Exploring options for improving the composition of the food supply

This policy paper covers activities to help support public health objectives to reduce chronic disease related to overweight and obesity.

Exploring options for improving the composition of the food supply

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Policy paper
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This document covers:

  • executive summary
  • introduction
  • purpose
  • context and understanding the issue
  • current approaches for improving the composition of the food supply
  • food and nutrient intakes in Australia and New Zealand, identification of where reformulation actions are already occurring, and consideration of potential gaps for activities to improve food composition

  • recommendations and next steps

  • Appendix 1 – Compositional limits internationally

  • Appendix 2 – Healthy Food Partnership sodium targets compared to international levels

  • Appendix 3 – New Zealand's Heart Foundation food reformulation program targets and progress

  • Appendix 4 – Statement of the problem agreed by Food Regulation Standing Committee (FRSC).

 

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