Using food labels and evaluating nutrition marketing

What this note covers

1. Australian food labels combine mandatory and voluntary information
2. The Nutrition Information Panel supports two different comparisons
3. Claims have defined meanings and evidence requirements
4. Health Star Ratings are a comparison aid with a defined scope
5. Marketing works through product, price, placement and promotion
6. A complete label critique integrates law, numeracy and audience

6 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes