FDA – Final Guidance on Menu Labeling published

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on 29th April the publication of its final guidance for industry, “A Labeling Guide for Restaurants and Retail Establishments Selling Away-From-Home Foods – Part II (Menu Labeling Requirements in Accordance with 21 CFR 101.11).” The FDA intends to begin enforcing the menu labeling final rule one year … Continue reading FDA – Final Guidance on Menu Labeling published

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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