Prepackaged foods healthiness ranking index: developing front-of-pack labeling to facilitate the assessment and validation of healthiness rankings of prepackaged foods in China.

Wu, Feiyan; Qin, Yulong; Hou, Dan; Xie, Sasa; Zhang, Guanchao; Zhang, Dexing; Yang, Min

Wu, Feiyan; Qin, Yulong; Hou, Dan; Xie, Sasa; Zhang, Guanchao; Zhang, Dexing; Yang, Min.

Afiliación

Wu F; School of Public Health and Center of Clinical Big Data and Analytics of The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, China.
Qin Y; School of Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Hou D; School of Public Health and Center of Clinical Big Data and Analytics of The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, China.
Xie S; School of Public Health and Center of Clinical Big Data and Analytics of The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, China.
Zhang G; Hangzhou 11th Middle School, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Zhang D; Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. zhangdxdaisy@cuhk.edu.hk.
Yang M; School of Public Health and Center of Clinical Big Data and Analytics of The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, China. ymin36@ziu.edu.cn.

BMC Med ; 22(1): 402, 2024 Sep 19.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39300429

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The Medium and Long-Term Plan for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases (2017-2025) in China has highlighted the importance of reducing fat, sodium, and sugar in foods. However, front-of-pack labeling, which enables consumers to assess the health levels of prepackaged foods, is lacking in China. In response to the Zhejiang Provincial Health Commission's request, we sought to develop a method for efficiently evaluating the health level of prepackaged foods.

METHODS:

Through a comprehensive literature review, we established a systematic framework the Prepackaged Foods Healthiness Ranking Index (PHRI). We determined specific threshold values and grading criteria and conducted two rounds of Delphi survey to refine the index. Using a measurement dataset, we aimed to determine the optimal limit values for assessing the health level of prepackaged foods in real-world settings.

RESULTS:

After two rounds of Delphi surveys, the PHRI underwent multiple revisions until consensus among experts was reached. The final decision regarding the upper limit values set 30% Nutrient Reference Values as the limit for solid foods and 15% Nutrient Reference Values for liquid foods. The calculation of PHRI values was successfully implemented with the dataset, in accord with current nutrition awareness and real-world conditions.

CONCLUSIONS:

The PHRI provides a valuable tool for assessing the healthiness of prepackaged foods. This front-of-pack labeling system provides a convenient method for evaluating the nutritional quality of prepackaged foods. Ultimately, the PHRI has the potential to contribute to advancements in health policy, practice, and education in China.

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Técnica Delphi; Etiquetado de Alimentos; China; Etiquetado de Alimentos/normas; Etiquetado de Alimentos/métodos; Humanos; Embalaje de Alimentos/normas; Valor Nutritivo

Palabras clave

Delphi method; FOPL; Health rank; PHRI; Prepackaged food

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Técnica Delphi / Etiquetado de Alimentos Límite: Humans País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: BMC Med Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: China Pais de publicación: Reino Unido

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