Nutri-Score: Its Benefits and Limitations in Children's Feeding.

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serval:BIB_2E5E2CBBE6E8
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
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Title
Nutri-Score: Its Benefits and Limitations in Children's Feeding.
Journal
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
Author(s)
Chouraqui J.P., Dupont C., Briend A., Darmaun D., Peretti N., Bocquet A., Chalumeau M., De Luca A., Feillet F., Frelut M.L., Guimber D., Lapillonne A., Linglart A., Rozé J.C., Simeoni U., Turck D.
Working group(s)
Committee on Nutrition of the French Society of Pediatrics (CN-SFP)
ISSN
1536-4801 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0277-2116
Publication state
Published
Issued date
01/03/2023
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
76
Number
3
Pages
e46-e60
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Reducing the burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is one of the top priorities of public health policies worldwide. One of the recognized means of achieving this objective is to improve the diet quality. The Nutri-Score (N-S) is a [five-color-A, B, C, D, E letters] front-of-pack labeling logo intended to help consumers quickly identify the healthier prepackaged foods within a food category. Available studies have shown that the N-S is an efficient tool to achieve this aim in terms of consumers' awareness, perception, understanding, and purchasing and that its use may help to reduce the prevalence of NCDs. The N-S is currently implemented on a voluntary basis in 7 European countries and a discussion is underway within the European Commission to achieve a harmonized mandatory label. However, no study on the putative impact of the N-S on children's dietary patterns and health is available. The N-S is not applicable to infants' and young children's formulas and to specific baby foods, the compositions of which are already laid down in European Union regulations. The N-S does not replace age-appropriate dietary guidelines. As children consume an increasing number of adult type and processed foods, the relevance of the N-S for children should be evaluated considering the children's high specific requirements, especially in younger children. This is especially necessary for fitting fat and iron requirements, whereas protein-rich foods should be better framed. Moreover, efforts should be made to inform on how to use the N-S and in education on healthy diets.
Keywords
Adult, Infant, Humans, Child, Child, Preschool, Diet, Infant Food, Food Labeling, Educational Status, Food, Formulated, Nutritive Value
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Web of science
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16/11/2023 8:09
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