Toolkits
Food labelling for healthy eating: Understanding the labels
This Presenter will help Health Care Professionals explain to patients how to
use the GDA label which now appears on thousands of food products, and shows
how
they can use it to help them choose a healthier diet. It provides simple
information on one side aimed
at the patient, whilst allowing you to see more detailed information at the
same
time.
GDA labelling industry style guide
Manufacturers wishing to adopt GDA labelling on their products are encouraged to
follow the FDF style guide. This includes guidelines on position on pack,
number
of icons, wording and values on icons, back of pack information and specific
examples.
Portions sizes for the purposes of nutrition labelling brochure
Brochure produced by the Confederation of the Food and Drink Industries of the
EU (CIAA) outlining their proposed approach for portion sizes, for the purposes
of nutrition labelling which FDF supports.
New legislation on food labelling[8] is currently being discussed by the European Parliament and the Council. One
important aspect includes the provision of nutritional information on a
per portion basis.
In light of current ongoing discussions, this brochure outlines how portions, in
the context of
portion-based nutrition information, should be determined for foods and
non-alcoholic drinks.
Food labelling for healthy eating
This presenter for Health Care Professionals will help you to explain to your
patients
how to use GDAs, which appear on thousands of food products, and shows how
they
can use it to help them choose a healthier diet.
A re-formatted toolkit for Pharmacists helps to explain how to use GDAs and GDA
labels and includes a poster, a supportive leaflet and a pocket-sized card with
a reminder of the GDA values for peope to keep in their wallets.
Last reviewed: 12 Sep 2011