Food Labelling - Guest Lecture

Question 1

Why do we need food labels?

Answer 1

to protect consumers

Question 2

Which acts establish and enforce policies relating to foods in Canada?

Answer 2

Food and Drugs Act
Safe Food for Canadians Act

Question 3

In the new changes to food labelling in Canada, name at least 3 changes to the Nutrition Facts Table

Answer 3

larger table, ‘calories’ font increase, order of nutrients, core vitamins and minerals, %DV added for sugars

Question 4

In the new changes to food labelling in Canada, name at least one change in the ingredients lists

Answer 4

formatting changes, sugars are all grouped together, food colours are ungrouped

Question 5

What is the key new addition in food labeling in Canada?

Answer 5

‘High in’ statement for saturated fats, sugars and sodium on front of package

Question 6

Why is Front of Package labelling useful?

Answer 6

changes consumer behaviours, promotes product reformulations and can improve health outcomes

Question 7

What is the issue with online grocery shopping?

Answer 7

not enough nutrient information found on websites