Front of pack labelling
Labels on the front of food packaging can be useful when you want to quickly compare similar products, such as two sandwiches when you are grabbing lunch “on the go”.
If the front-of-pack label uses traffic light colour codes:
- Red means high
- Amber means medium
- Green means low
Green coded foods means low, this food is the healthier choice
Red coded foods are best eaten less often or in smaller amounts when eating out
In the case of most processed foods, the more red on a label the less healthy the product
Calorie Labelling
- When eating out of home, calorie information can be a quick way to help you choose between different items
- Lots of restaurants, cafés and takeaways offer calorie information, whether online or on the menu, which can help you manage your overall calorie intake
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