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Applications of nutrient profiling : potential role in diet-related chronic disease prevention and the feasibility of a core nutrient-profiling system

Sacks, G., Rayner, M., Stockley, L., Scarborough, P., Snowdon, W. and Swinburn, B. 2011, Applications of nutrient profiling : potential role in diet-related chronic disease prevention and the feasibility of a core nutrient-profiling system, European journal of clincial nutrition, vol. 65, pp. 298-306.

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Title Applications of nutrient profiling : potential role in diet-related chronic disease prevention and the feasibility of a core nutrient-profiling system
Author(s) Sacks, G.
Rayner, M.
Stockley, L.
Scarborough, P.
Snowdon, W.
Swinburn, B.
Journal name European journal of clincial nutrition
Volume number 65
Start page 298
End page 306
Publisher Nature Publishing Group
Place of publication London, U. K.
Publication date 2011-01-19
ISSN 0954-3007
Keyword(s) nutrient profiling
diet-related chronic disease
applications
Summary Background/objectives: A number of different nutrient-profiling models have been proposed and several applications of nutrient profiling have been identified. This paper outlines the potential role of nutrient-profiling applications in the prevention of diet-related chronic disease (DRCD), and considers the feasibility of a core nutrient-profiling system, which could be modified for purpose, to underpin the multiple potential applications in a particular country.

Methods: The ‘Four ‘P’s of Marketing’ (Product, Promotion, Place and Price) are used as a framework for identifying and for classifying potential applications of nutrient profiling. A logic pathway is then presented that can be used to gauge the potential impact of nutrient-profiling interventions on changes in behaviour, changes in diet and, ultimately, changes in DRCD outcomes. The feasibility of a core nutrient-profiling system is assessed by examining the implications of different model design decisions and their suitability to different purposes.

Results and conclusions: There is substantial scope to use nutrient profiling as part of the policies for the prevention of DRCD. A core nutrient-profiling system underpinning the various applications is likely to reduce discrepancies and minimise the confusion for regulators, manufacturers and consumers. It seems feasible that common elements, such as a standard scoring method, a core set of nutrients and food components, and defined food categories, could be incorporated as part of a core system, with additional application-specific criteria applying. However, in developing and in implementing such a system, several country-specific contextual and technical factors would need to be balanced.
Notes Published online 19 January 2011
Field of Research 111712 Health Promotion
Socio Economic Objective 920499 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) not elsewhere classified
HERDC Research category C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal
Copyright notice ©2011, Nature Publishing Group
Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30040285

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