Is the serving size and household measure information on labels clear and standardized? Analysis of the labels of processed foods sold in Brazil
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Resumo: | This study aimed to analyze the household measures reported on labels of processed foods, taking into account their adequacy with the type of food and their relationship with the declared serving size. We analyzed the labels of processed foods for sale in a Brazilian supermarket. Serving sizes were assessed according to the parameters of the Brazilian law, and household measures were assessed according to the term used. A chi-square heterogeneity test was performed, and a p value of <0.05 was considered indicative of statistical significance. We analyzed 1,102 processed foods and found that 72% declared the exact reference serving size prescribed by the Brazilian law. We found inappropriate household measures with regard to the way foods are customarily consumed (e.g., 2 ½ cookies) as well as subjective (e.g., 2 pieces) or incomplete (e.g., 1 spoon) measure terms. Household measures expressed as fractions were greater among products with measures that referred to the product’s total weight (e.g., ½ package) and with serving sizes that complied with the Brazilian law (p < 0.001). Therefore, the serving size and household measure information on the labels of Brazilian processed foods are neither appropriate nor standardized. Consequently, this could complicate consumers’ understanding and use of this information. |
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Is the serving size and household measure information on labels clear and standardized? Analysis of the labels of processed foods sold in BrazilIs the serving size and household measure information on labels clear and standardized? Analysis of the labels of processed foods sold in BrazilLegislação de AlimentosInformação NutricionalEscolhas AlimentaresFood LegislationNutritional InformationFood ChoicesThis study aimed to analyze the household measures reported on labels of processed foods, taking into account their adequacy with the type of food and their relationship with the declared serving size. We analyzed the labels of processed foods for sale in a Brazilian supermarket. Serving sizes were assessed according to the parameters of the Brazilian law, and household measures were assessed according to the term used. A chi-square heterogeneity test was performed, and a p value of <0.05 was considered indicative of statistical significance. We analyzed 1,102 processed foods and found that 72% declared the exact reference serving size prescribed by the Brazilian law. We found inappropriate household measures with regard to the way foods are customarily consumed (e.g., 2 ½ cookies) as well as subjective (e.g., 2 pieces) or incomplete (e.g., 1 spoon) measure terms. Household measures expressed as fractions were greater among products with measures that referred to the product’s total weight (e.g., ½ package) and with serving sizes that complied with the Brazilian law (p < 0.001). Therefore, the serving size and household measure information on the labels of Brazilian processed foods are neither appropriate nor standardized. Consequently, this could complicate consumers’ understanding and use of this information.Titulo PT: As informações sobre porção e medida caseira nos rótulos são claras e padronizadas? Uma análise em rótulos de alimentos industrializados brasileirosEsta pesquisa objetivou analisar as medidas caseiras declaradas nos rótulos de alimentos industrializados, considerando sua adequação ao tipo do alimento e à porção declarada no rótulo. Foram analisados os rótulos de alimentos industrializados à venda em um supermercado brasileiro. As porções foram avaliadas conforme os parâmetros definidos pela Legislação Brasileira de Rotulagem Nutricional de Alimentos e as medidas caseiras foram avaliadas conforme o termo utilizado. Foi realizado Teste de Qui quadrado de heterogeneidade, sendo considerado valor-p < 0,05 como indicativo de significância estatística. Foram analisados 1102 alimentos industrializados, desses 72% declararam a porção de referência definida pela legislação brasileira. Encontrou-se medidas caseiras inadequadas à forma de consumo do alimento (2½ biscoitos doces), com termos de mensuração subjetivos (2 pedaços) e incompletos (1 colher). O fracionamento da medida caseira foi estatisticamente maior entre produtos com a medida caseira referente ao peso total (1/2 pacote) e com porção adequada à legislação brasileira (p < 0.001). Portanto, as informações sobre porção e medida caseira nos rótulos de produtos industrializados brasileiros não são precisas nem padronizadas. Como consequência, podem gerar dificuldade no entendimento e no uso dessas informações pelo consumidor brasileiro.Instituto Nacional de Controle de Qualidade em Saúde2014-11-27info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion"Peer-reviewed article""Artículo revisado por pares""Artigo avaliado pelos pares"application/pdfapplication/mswordapplication/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.documentimage/pngapplication/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.documenthttps://visaemdebate.incqs.fiocruz.br/index.php/visaemdebate/article/view/44510.3395/vd.v2n4.445Health Surveillance under Debate: Society, Science & Technology ; Vol. 2 No. 4 (2014): November - Vigilância Sanitária e a Promoção da Alimentação Adequada e Saudável: Impasses, Desafios e Perspectivas; 62-68Vigilancia en Salud en Debate: Sociedad, Ciencia y Tecnología; Vol. 2 Núm. 4 (2014): Noviembre - Vigilância Sanitária e a Promoção da Alimentação Adequada e Saudável: Impasses, Desafios e Perspectivas; 62-68Vigil Sanit Debate, Rio de Janeiro; v. 2 n. 4 (2014): Novembro - Vigilância Sanitária e a Promoção da Alimentação Adequada e Saudável: Impasses, Desafios e Perspectivas; 62-682317-269Xreponame:Vigilância Sanitária em Debateinstname:Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)instacron:FIOCRUZenghttps://visaemdebate.incqs.fiocruz.br/index.php/visaemdebate/article/view/445/166https://visaemdebate.incqs.fiocruz.br/index.php/visaemdebate/article/view/445/680https://visaemdebate.incqs.fiocruz.br/index.php/visaemdebate/article/view/445/681https://visaemdebate.incqs.fiocruz.br/index.php/visaemdebate/article/view/445/682https://visaemdebate.incqs.fiocruz.br/index.php/visaemdebate/article/view/445/684Copyright (c) 2014 Vigilância Sanitária em Debate: Sociedade, Ciência & Tecnologia (Health Surveillance under Debate: Society, Science & Technology) – Visa em Debatehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessKliemann, NathalieBoro Veiros, MarcelaGonzález-Chica, David AlejandroPacheco da Costa Proença, Rossana2023-06-27T15:08:08Zoai:ojs.visaemdebate.incqs.fiocruz.br:article/445Revistahttps://visaemdebate.incqs.fiocruz.br/index.php/visaemdebatePUBhttps://visaemdebate.incqs.fiocruz.br/index.php/visaemdebate/oaiincqs.visaemdebate@fiocruz.br || gisele.neves@fiocruz.br2317-269X2317-269Xopendoar:2023-06-27T15:08:08Vigilância Sanitária em Debate - Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)false |
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Is the serving size and household measure information on labels clear and standardized? Analysis of the labels of processed foods sold in Brazil Is the serving size and household measure information on labels clear and standardized? Analysis of the labels of processed foods sold in Brazil |
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Is the serving size and household measure information on labels clear and standardized? Analysis of the labels of processed foods sold in Brazil |
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Is the serving size and household measure information on labels clear and standardized? Analysis of the labels of processed foods sold in Brazil Kliemann, Nathalie Legislação de Alimentos Informação Nutricional Escolhas Alimentares Food Legislation Nutritional Information Food Choices |
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Is the serving size and household measure information on labels clear and standardized? Analysis of the labels of processed foods sold in Brazil |
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Is the serving size and household measure information on labels clear and standardized? Analysis of the labels of processed foods sold in Brazil |
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Is the serving size and household measure information on labels clear and standardized? Analysis of the labels of processed foods sold in Brazil |
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Is the serving size and household measure information on labels clear and standardized? Analysis of the labels of processed foods sold in Brazil |
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Is the serving size and household measure information on labels clear and standardized? Analysis of the labels of processed foods sold in Brazil |
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Kliemann, Nathalie |
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Kliemann, Nathalie Boro Veiros, Marcela González-Chica, David Alejandro Pacheco da Costa Proença, Rossana |
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Boro Veiros, Marcela González-Chica, David Alejandro Pacheco da Costa Proença, Rossana |
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Kliemann, Nathalie Boro Veiros, Marcela González-Chica, David Alejandro Pacheco da Costa Proença, Rossana |
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Legislação de Alimentos Informação Nutricional Escolhas Alimentares Food Legislation Nutritional Information Food Choices |
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Legislação de Alimentos Informação Nutricional Escolhas Alimentares Food Legislation Nutritional Information Food Choices |
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This study aimed to analyze the household measures reported on labels of processed foods, taking into account their adequacy with the type of food and their relationship with the declared serving size. We analyzed the labels of processed foods for sale in a Brazilian supermarket. Serving sizes were assessed according to the parameters of the Brazilian law, and household measures were assessed according to the term used. A chi-square heterogeneity test was performed, and a p value of <0.05 was considered indicative of statistical significance. We analyzed 1,102 processed foods and found that 72% declared the exact reference serving size prescribed by the Brazilian law. We found inappropriate household measures with regard to the way foods are customarily consumed (e.g., 2 ½ cookies) as well as subjective (e.g., 2 pieces) or incomplete (e.g., 1 spoon) measure terms. Household measures expressed as fractions were greater among products with measures that referred to the product’s total weight (e.g., ½ package) and with serving sizes that complied with the Brazilian law (p < 0.001). Therefore, the serving size and household measure information on the labels of Brazilian processed foods are neither appropriate nor standardized. Consequently, this could complicate consumers’ understanding and use of this information. |
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