Nutritional quality of a selection of children's packaged food available in <scp>A</scp>ustralia

Meloncelli, Nina; Pelly, Fiona E.; Cooper, Sheri

doi:10.1111/1747-0080.12231

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“…The nutritional quality of children's food products was assessed via two methods also described previously: a method applying the NPSC and an alternate approach, referred to as the core food method. The products were assessed in the same six major product categories (cereal‐based products, fruit‐based products, dairy products, meat‐based products, mixed products, spreads and frozen desserts) . The NPSC method applied the same criterion used by Food Standards Australia New Zealand to permit the use of a health claim, wherein products with a score of less than 4 were considered ‘healthy’ choices, while all other scores were regarded as ‘less healthy’ or discretionary choices.…”

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“…Marketing serves to promote products to a targeted audience, and the food and beverage industry has recognised children as a major market force due to their influence on parental purchase behaviour . As a result, an increasing number of packaged food products are marketed towards children . However, the majority of these foods that are advertised as healthier choices have been shown to be ‘less healthy’ or discretionary choices …”

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“…As a result, an increasing number of packaged food products are marketed towards children . However, the majority of these foods that are advertised as healthier choices have been shown to be ‘less healthy’ or discretionary choices …”

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“…The HSR labelling system has shown some promise with healthier product reformulation . Before the HSR, the nutritional quality of many children's packaged foods was found to be ‘less healthy’ . Specifically, these were foods that were not clearly distinguishable as discretionary items, as they contained at least one core food ingredient .…”

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Nutritional quality and reformulation of a selection of children's packaged foods available in Australian supermarkets: Has the Health Star Rating had an impact?

Morrison

Meloncelli

Pelly

2018

Nutrition & Dietetics

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Aim To examine whether the nutritional quality of children's packaged food products available in Australian supermarkets improved between 2013 and 2016, and whether any change could be detected in product reformulation since the introduction of the Health Star Rating (HSR) labelling scheme. Methods Packaged food products marketed towards children were purchased from three Australian supermarkets in July 2013 (for a previous study) and July 2016. Nutritional quality was assessed using the Food Standards Australian New Zealand Nutrient Profiling Scoring Criterion. Comparisons were made between the nutrient composition and formulation of products (a) available in 2013 and 2016; and (b) with and without HSR graphics. Results Of the 252 children's packaged products analysed, 53.6% were classified as ‘less healthy’. HSR‐labelled products had a significantly higher proportion classified as ‘healthy’ than those without the HSR (χ2 = 26.5; P < 0.0001; 73.8% and 59.0%, respectively). Overall, 28.5% displayed the HSR; the majority (81.5%) having a rating of ≥3.0 stars. Cereal‐based products had the greatest uptake of the scheme, with HSR‐labelled products having significantly lower mean energy and saturated fat content (P < 0.01) and higher mean protein and fibre content (P < 0.001) than non‐HSR products. Reformulation of products that were available in 2013 had occurred in 100% of HSR‐labelled products in comparison to 61.3% of non‐HSR labelled products. Conclusions Despite the introduction of the HSR, more than half of children's packaged foods sampled are ‘less healthy’. However, early indications suggest that the HSR may stimulate healthier product reformulation.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Nutritional quality and reformulation of a selection of children's packaged foods available in Australian supermarkets: Has the Health Star Rating had an impact?

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Meloncelli

Pelly

2018

Nutrition & Dietetics

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What is known about consumer nutrition environments in Australia? A scoping review of the literature

Pulker

Thornton

Trapp

2018

Obesity Science & Practice

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SummaryObjectiveFood environments can influence food selection and hold the potential to reduce obesity, non‐communicable diseases and their inequalities. ‘Consumer nutrition environments’ describe what consumers encounter within a food retail outlet, including products, price, promotion and placement. This study aimed to summarize the attributes that have been examined in existing peer‐reviewed studies of Australian consumer nutrition environments, identify knowledge gaps and provide recommendations for future research.MethodsA systematic search of peer‐reviewed literature was conducted. Sixty‐six studies that assessed an aspect of within‐store consumer nutrition environments were included.ResultsMost studies were published from 2011 onwards and were conducted in capital cities and in supermarkets. Studies assessed the domains of product (40/66), price (26/66), promotion (16/66) and placement (6/66). The most common research themes identified were assessment of the impact of area socioeconomic status (13/66), remoteness (9/66) and food outlet type (7/66) on healthy food prices; change in price of healthy foods (6/66); variety of healthy foods (5/66); and prevalence of unhealthy child‐orientated products (5/66).ConclusionsThis scoping review identified a large number of knowledge gaps. Recommended priorities for researchers are as follows: (1) develop consistent observational methodology, (2) consider consumer nutrition environments in rural and remote communities, (3) develop an understanding of food service outlets, (4) build on existing evidence in all four domains of product, price, placement and promotion and (5) determine effective policy and store‐based interventions to increase healthy food selection.

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Ultra-processed family foods in Australia: nutrition claims, health claims and marketing techniques

Pulker

Jordan

Pollard

2017

Public Health Nutr.

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ObjectiveTo objectively evaluate voluntary nutrition and health claims and marketing techniques present on packaging of high-market-share ultra-processed foods (UPF) in Australia for their potential impact on public health.DesignCross-sectional.SettingPackaging information from five high-market-share food manufacturers and one retailer were obtained from supermarket and manufacturers’ websites.SubjectsIngredients lists for 215 UPF were examined for presence of added sugar. Packaging information was categorised using a taxonomy of nutrition and health information which included nutrition and health claims and five common food marketing techniques. Compliance of statements and claims with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and with Health Star Ratings (HSR) were assessed for all products.ResultsAlmost all UPF (95 %) contained added sugars described in thirty-four different ways; 55 % of UPF displayed a HSR; 56 % had nutrition claims (18 % were compliant with regulations); 25 % had health claims (79 % were compliant); and 97 % employed common food marketing techniques. Packaging of 47 % of UPF was designed to appeal to children. UPF carried a mean of 1·5 health and nutrition claims (range 0–10) and 2·6 marketing techniques (range 0–5), and 45 % had HSR≤3·0/5·0.ConclusionsMost UPF packaging featured nutrition and health statements or claims despite the high prevalence of added sugars and moderate HSR. The degree of inappropriate or inaccurate statements and claims present is concerning, particularly on packaging designed to appeal to children. Public policies to assist parents to select healthy family foods should address the quality and accuracy of information provided on UPF packaging.

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Nutritional quality of a selection of children's packaged food available in Australia

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Nutritional quality and reformulation of a selection of children's packaged foods available in Australian supermarkets: Has the Health Star Rating had an impact?

Nutritional quality and reformulation of a selection of children's packaged foods available in Australian supermarkets: Has the Health Star Rating had an impact?

What is known about consumer nutrition environments in Australia? A scoping review of the literature

Ultra-processed family foods in Australia: nutrition claims, health claims and marketing techniques

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