Nutritional Traffic Light Labeling and Taxation on Unhealthy Food Products in Iran: Health Policies to Prevent Non-Communicable Diseases

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azizollaah Zargaraan ◽  
Rassoul Dinarvand ◽  
Hedayat Hosseini
Keyword(s):  
Food Products ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Unhealthy Food ◽  
Traffic Light ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases

scholarly journals Potential Applications of Cereals and Yams as Functional Foods to Reduce the Risk of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases

2020 ◽  
pp. 53-69
Author(s):  
N. N. G. Chiranthika ◽  
K. D. P. P. Gunathilake ◽  
Ananda Chandrasekara
Keyword(s):  
Functional Food ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
By Products ◽  
Burden Of Diseases

The chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD) are increasing throughout the populations and the burden of diseases is rising globally. Epidemiological evidences supports claim that intake of   foods with certain health benefits and reducing the risk of NCDs are having positive correlation, therefore, a rise in demand for foods including phytochemicals can be observed. Cereals  and   yams are known to be rich sources of phytochemicals which can be utilized to produce functional food products having the potential of reducing the risk of chronic NCDs such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and certain types of cancers. In   this review, the potentials of various cereals and yams that are being used as functional food products for human consumption to reduce the risk of NCD are being examined. The study further included a review on different phytochemicals in cereals and yams based functional food products and their bioactivity, potential of microencapsulation, cereal by products, influence of starch modification on functional food products, and capability of utilizing cereal by products in functional food industry.

scholarly journals Commercial food advertising on the campus of Ghana’s largest University

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gideon S Amevinya ◽  
Wilhemina Quarpong ◽  
Amos Laar
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Food Advertising ◽  
Food Environments ◽  
Unhealthy Food ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Emotional Appeal ◽  
Purchasing Behaviour

Background Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are a leading cause of death globally. NCD mortality attributable to unhealthy food environments (FEs) is significant. Heavy marketing of unhealthy foods is an important contributor to unhealthy FEs. Aims We examined the extent of commercial food advertising, messaging, and signage on the campus of Ghana’s oldest and largest university. Methods We cross-sectionally collected data on all sighted advertisements. Advertisements/signage were categorised as food or non-food adverts, and as healthy or unhealthy (if they were food). Results Of 503 advertisements recorded, 238 (47.3%) were food ads. Advertised food products were categorised as healthy (38.7%), unhealthy (57.6%), or other/miscellaneous (3.8%).  The most advertised food product was sugar-sweetened drinks (37.0%).   Different promotional techniques deployed included the use of claim pronouncement, promotional characters, emotional appeal, premium offer, and price promotion. Conclusions The preponderance of unhealthy food advertising on the campus of Ghana’s largest university has public health implications. Advertising may influence purchasing behaviour and consumption of unhealthy foods. Publicity and advocacy that motivate development of local policies to regulate various food promotion activities within this, and other Ghanaian food environments are urgently needed.

scholarly journals An accountability framework to promote healthy food environments

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 2467-2483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivica I Kraak ◽  
Boyd Swinburn ◽  
Mark Lawrence ◽  
Paul Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Performance Standards ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Food Environments ◽  
Unhealthy Food ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
And Performance

AbstractObjectiveTo review the available literature on accountability frameworks to construct a framework that is relevant to voluntary partnerships between government and food industry stakeholders.DesignBetween November 2012 and May 2013, a desk review of ten databases was conducted to identify principles, conceptual frameworks, underlying theories, and strengths and limitations of existing accountability frameworks for institutional performance to construct a new framework relevant to promoting healthy food environments.SettingFood policy contexts within high-income countries to address obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases.SubjectsEligible resources (n 26) were reviewed and the guiding principles of fifteen interdisciplinary frameworks were used to construct a new accountability framework.ResultsStrengths included shared principles across existing frameworks, such as trust, inclusivity, transparency and verification; government leadership and good governance; public deliberations; independent bodies recognizing compliance and performance achievements; remedial actions to improve accountability systems; and capacity to manage conflicts of interest and settle disputes. Limitations of the three-step frameworks and ‘mutual accountability’ approach were an explicit absence of an empowered authority to hold all stakeholders to account for their performance.ConclusionsWe propose a four-step accountability framework to guide government and food industry engagement to address unhealthy food environments as part of a broader government-led strategy to address obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases. An independent body develops clear objectives, a governance process and performance standards for all stakeholders to address unhealthy food environments. The empowered body takes account (assessment), shares the account (communication), holds to account (enforcement) and responds to the account (improvements).

scholarly journals The financial burden of non-communicable diseases in the European Union: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 833-839 ◽  
Author(s):  
Désirée Vandenberghe ◽  
Johan Albrecht
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
European Union ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Public Health Policies ◽  
The Eu

Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) impose a significant and growing burden on the health care system and overall economy of developed (and developing) countries. Nevertheless, an up-to-date assessment of this cost for the European Union (EU) is missing from the literature. Such an analysis could however have an important impact by motivating policymakers and by informing effective public health policies. Methods Following the PRISMA protocol, we conduct a systematic review of electronic databases (PubMed/Medline, Embase, Web of Science Core Collection) and collect scientific articles that assess the direct (health care-related) and indirect (economic) costs of four major NCDs (cardiovascular disease, cancer, type-2 diabetes mellitus and chronic respiratory disease) in the EU, between 2008 and 2018. Data quality was assessed through the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale. Results We find 28 studies that match our criteria for further analysis. From our review, we conclude that the four major NCDs in the EU claim a significant share of the total health care budget (at least 25% of health spending) and they impose an important economic loss (almost 2% of gross domestic product). Conclusion The NCD burden forms a public health risk with a high financial impact; it puts significant pressure on current health care and economic systems, as shown by our analysis. We identify a further need for cost analyses of NCDs, in particular on the impact of comorbidities and other complications. Aside from cost estimations, future research should focus on assessing the mix of public health policies that will be most effective in tackling the NCD burden.

scholarly journals ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS – IS ENOUGH BEING DONE TO REDUCE THEIR CONSUMPTION?

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-139
Author(s):  
JAI PRAKASH DADHICH
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
International Marketing ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Regulatory Measures

The role of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) high in fats, sugar and salt is well documented in the causation of the non-communicable diseases. However, with globalization, consumption of these food products is increasing. In the absence of effective and comprehensive global and national regulatory measures, manufacturers are promoting ultra-processed food products by influencing policymaking, consumer behavior and research. There is a need to have an international marketing Code, based on which national legal instruments may be enacted to regulate the marketing of UPFs.

scholarly journals Assessment of Industrially Produced Trans Fatty Acids in Traditional Dishes, Arabic Sweets, and Market Food Products and Its Risks on Non-communicable Diseases in Lebanon

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maha Hoteit ◽  
Edwina Zoghbi ◽  
Alissar Rady ◽  
Iman Shankiti ◽  
Carla Ibrahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Trans Fatty Acids ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
World Health ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
National Database ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Disease Mortality ◽  
Health Organization

Industrially produced trans fatty acids (IP-TFAs) are a major dietary contributor to non-communicable diseases worldwide. To address the industrially produced trans fatty acids food sources in Lebanon, a mapping exercise was enrolled between January 2019 and April 2021 to establish a national database. The 2019 survey was a pooled data from five separate sources and had relatively 30 types of traditional dishes. In contrast, the subsequent surveys in 2020 had a sample of 35 types of Arabic sweets and 80 types of market food products. The 2021 survey covered all types of butter and margarine available in the Lebanese markets. Our findings show that about 93% of the products tested in Lebanon, between 2019 and 2021, met the World Health Organization recommendations, while about 7% exceeded the limit. The mean level of the IP-TFAs elaidic and linolelaidic acids in most traditional dishes (0.9%), Arabic sweets (0.6%), butter, and margarine (1.6%), and market foods (0.52%) were relatively low compared with other countries. Although trans fatty acids have a small impact on heart disease mortality in Lebanon, they are unquestionably significant. The persistence of food products with high quantities of trans fatty acids poses a health risk to Lebanese citizens. Fortunately, proper laws in Lebanon can easily remedy this situation.

Adipositasprävention und non-communicable diseases

2012 ◽  
Vol 06 (04) ◽  
pp. 249-251
Author(s):  
M. Braun ◽  
J. Ried
Keyword(s):  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
World Health ◽  
Sich Eine ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
World Health Assembly

ZusammenfassungDie 65. World Health Assembly hat die Bekämpfung nicht-übertragbarer Krankheiten in den Mittelpunkt globaler Aufmerksamkeit und Aktivität gerückt. Da Übergewicht bzw. Adipositas wesentliche Risikofaktoren für einen erheblichen Teil dieser Erkrankungen darstellen, kommt damit der Prävention (aber auch der Therapie) erhöhten Körpergewichtes in der Programmatik der WHO besondere Bedeutung zu. Gleichzeitig führen die hochgesteckten Ziele der WHO in das fundamentale Dilemma, dass es keine Instrumente gibt, die angestrebten Prävalenz- und Reduktionsraten im vorgegebenen Zeitrahmen zu erreichen. Daraus ergeben sich eine Reihe ethischer und sozialer Fragen, unter anderem nach dem zu Grunde gelegten Modell der Adipositas und den impliziten und expliziten Verantwortlichkeiten für ihre Bekämpfung.

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