Study on physical activity calorie equivalent labeling

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

An interesting study on potential effect of physical activity calorie equivalent labeling on parent fast food decisions was recently published by Anthony J. Viera, MD, MPH and Ray Antonelli on the American Academy of Pediatrics. Here below you can find the abstract: OBJECTIVES: Menu labels displaying food energy in physical activity calorie equivalents (PACE) is … Continue reading Study on physical activity calorie equivalent labeling

FDA Warning Letter – “Healthy” products

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

This is an interesting example of warning letter issued by the FDA. It gives not only some indications about the use of the term "healthy", but examines also other profiles of non compliance about allergens ("Contains..."). "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviewed the label for your Dark Chocolate PlumSweets product in July 2014. Based … Continue reading FDA Warning Letter – “Healthy” products