University of Otago: Minimal Health Gains From Star Ratings on Food, Modelling Estimates
March 05, 2025
March 05, 2025
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, March 5 -- The University of Otago issued the following news release:
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Minimal health gains from star ratings on food, modelling estimates
Voluntary health star nutrition ratings on packaged foods introduced a decade ago have likely led to minimal health gains for New Zealanders, a new modelling study has found.
The ratings were introduced in New Zealand and Australia in 2014 to allow consumers to compare similar pack . . .
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Minimal health gains from star ratings on food, modelling estimates
Voluntary health star nutrition ratings on packaged foods introduced a decade ago have likely led to minimal health gains for New Zealanders, a new modelling study has found.
The ratings were introduced in New Zealand and Australia in 2014 to allow consumers to compare similar pack . . .