Nutrition food label - Nutrition claims
For this last weekly health tip on food labels, the focus will be on Nutrition claims. On a food label, you may see one or two types of nutrition claims: nutrient content claims and/or health claims.
A nutrient content claims is when a company provides information on a specific nutrient within the food product such as, no sodium added, cholesterol-free, reduced in calories, etc.
The following links will provide you with specific information on the nutrient claims and what they mean.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/label-etiquet/nutrition/educat/te_background-le_point-08-table1-eng.php
As for health claims, you will see on the food label a statement that mentions how the food you’re about to eat can affect your health. You will see claims such as "a healthy diet low in saturated and trans fat may reduce the risk of heart disease" and “A healthy diet rich in a variety of vegetables and fruit may help reduce the risk of some types of cancer.”
According to Health Canada, “A health claim is a representation in labelling or advertising that states, suggests, or implies that a relationship exists between consumption of a food or an ingredient in the food and a person's health.”
For more information on health claims, refer to the following link.
Take care of your health, you’re worth it!
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