Dieticians and Nutritionists have been educating persons for over 20 years on how to read a food label
🎗 It takes several full nutrition counselling sessions to do this
🎗 Most Caribbean countries have 20 to 20,000 Nutritionists and Dietitians who are able to achieve these one-on-one or small group sessions
🎗 People do not have the time required to assess the back-of-pack label when they visit the supermarket, or shop
A simple and effective label can make a huge difference in assisting persons in selecting packaged foods which are not high in sugars, sodium (salt) and fats. The Octagonal Warning Label has proven to be the label for us in the #Caribbean to make these quick assessments.
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Food policies that standardize nutrition labelling help consumers #ActOnFacts.
Why implement standardized nutrition labels such as the Octagonal Warning Labels?
✔️ Promote Public Health: Public health initiatives lead to a healthier population overall and lessens strain on medical services and the economy.
✔️ Prevent Deceptive Advertising: Prevent consumers being misled about the quality or characteristics of a product.
✔️ Empower Consumers: Help consumers make informed choices for their diet and health.
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Over 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣individuals have shown their support for the #Octagonalwarning labels including Dr. Jane Noel- Chair of the National NCD Commission and Dr. Sonia Nixon Chair of the Grenada Cancer Society.
They want the best option for our citizens, our families and our children.
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Healthy School Nutrition policies are vital not only for the immediate health and well-being of students but also for their long-term development and the overall health of society.
Access to healthy snacks combined with easy-to-understand labels on packaged goods help children make informed food decisions and sets them on a path for healthier lifelong eating habits.
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Modern diets are bombarded with an excess of ultra-processed products high in sugar, fats & salt while accessing fresh, healthy foods is harder. We need clear facts about the food we buy for our families!
Support #OctagonalWarningLabels. Visit bit.ly/HCC-OWL-AOF. #ActOnFacts
To combat misleading claims on food packaging, we need labels with clear facts that let us quickly, correctly and easily identify unhealthy products.
Visit bit.ly/HCC-OWL-AOF to show your support for the #OctagonalWarningLabels#ActOnFacts
Modern diets are bombarded with an excess of ultra-processed products high in sugar, fats and salt while accessing fresh, healthy foods is harder. We need clear facts about the food we buy for our families and children!! Visit: bit.ly/HCC-OWL-AOF to show your support for the #OctagonalWarningLabels#ActOnFacts