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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"Food -- Labeling."”.
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Food labeling systems and Consumers’ Decision making
… nutritional choices. As a result, nutritional labeling has become increasingly imperative in assisting individuals in their daily purchasing decisions. Although research suggests that front-of-pack labeling is an effective means of informing consumers about healthier food options, no single …
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Accounting for taste : regulating food labeling in the "affluent society," 1945-1995
… dissertation traces a transformation in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's governance of food markets during the second half of the 20th century. In response to new correlations between diet and risk of disease, anxieties about (over)abundant food supplies, and changing notions of personal …
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Food label reading habits of low-income women and women from the general population
The National Labeling and Education Act of 1990 (NLEA) mandates that the Food and Drug Administration overhaul existing food labeling regulations and provide the consumer with a standardized, informative food-labeling policy. The intended benefit is the elimination of the confusion currently …
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Labelling, information asymmetry and functional foods : a case study of omega-3 enriched eggs
Currently, the labeling of functional food products is highly regulated in Canada. Although certain nutrient content claims and five generic health claims have been allowed, the inability to make additional nutrient content and health claims decreases functional food firms’ incentives to produce …
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Studentų nuomonės apie maisto produktų ženklinimą vertinimas /
Evaluation of Students' Opinion Regarding Food Labelling. Food labeling is one of the main information sources that helps to improve consumers eating habits and maintain health. The aim of research: To evaluate Vilnius University Medicine and Economics faculties students’ opinion regarding food …
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Hungry for Information: Exploring Public Perception of nanotechnology food product labeling using conversational settings
… of public perception of nanotechnology food products and their labeling has been limited thus far. Labeling perceptions in particular have been analyzed in few contexts, none of which focused on food labeling using a conversational setting. A significant research gap thus exists, …
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An analysis of consumer perceptions, attitudes, visual attention allocation, and willingness to pay for clean label food items
… about the ingredients and processes used in food manufacturing, they have started to demand foods that are free from artificial ingredients, natural, organic, and non-GMO. Thus, the clean label trend emerged. This study examined consumers’ perceptions, attitudes, willingness to pay, and …
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The value and role of food labels: three essays examining information flows in the food system for experience and credence attributes
This dissertation investigates the role of food labels as means of conveying information about food product characteristics, with particular attention to experience and credence attributes. Unobserved product characteristics such as taste, food safety, nutrition, or quality are inherently difficult …
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Nutritional Labeling on Menus in Full-Service Restaurants: Consumer Attitudes and Intended Usage
… obese has also increased considerably, and the foodservice industry has become a target. Mandatory labeling of menu items has been avoided to this point, but the subject has moved to the forefront and continues to be debated. This study surveyed 502 patrons at a student-run restaurant in Texas. …
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Physical activity and its association with selected dietary behaviors
… was negatively associated with increased food label awareness. Participants who exercised sufficient for a health benefit were less likely to increase their food label awareness. Physical activity and dietary behaviors are generally not associated. Interventions to improve these behaviors …
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The effect of the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) on the accidental food allergen ingestion rate in adults with self-reported food allergies
<p>Background: The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) recently required bolded allergens or “contains” statements on food product labels. Very few U.S. studies have looked at the accidental food allergen ingestion rate in adults. Since the emotional and medical costs of …