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Pediatría Atención Primaria
Print version ISSN 1139-7632
Abstract
MORALES RODRIGUEZ, Félix Alexis. Application of NutriScore and Warning Labels in foods targeting children in Spain. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria [online]. 2020, vol.22, n.85, pp.15-20. Epub Aug 03, 2020. ISSN 1139-7632.
Introduction:
study assessing the potential impact of introducing interpretive front-of-pack labelling in foods targeted to children children in Spain.
Methods:
a descriptive study was carried out on a sample of 19 food products advertised on the leading children's television network in Spain that features advertisements. The analysis applied the NutriScore and nutrient-specific warning label systems based on the nutrition information and nutrition and health claims featured in the packaging of these products in 2018.
Results:
of the foods included in the sample, 94.7% received scores corresponding to the bottom three NutriScore categories (C, D, E), and 78.9% at least one Warning Label. Nutrition claims were featured on the packaging of 52.6% of these products, of which 90% scored in 1 of the 2 lowest NutriScore grades (D, E) and 80% would receive at least one Warning Label.
Conclusions:
the introduction of interpretive front-of-pack labelling for food products could be a valuable public health intervention in Spain, helping identify unhealthy foods that target children and curb childhood obesity.
Keywords : Food labelling; Legislation; Public Health nutrition; Obesity.