For Immediate release |
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New Institute of Medicine recommendations will help parents identify truly healthy foods for kids
Statement from Juliet Sims, MPH, RD, of Prevention Institute
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October 20, 2011. “Today, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released its Phase II report and findings on front-of-package (FOP) labeling – symbols and icons often used on food packaging to identify healthier products. We commend the IOM for putting facts first, and recommending a single, simple and uniform label for all products. Under this simple new system, a banana would get a high rating, while sugar-sweetened cereals could receive a zero. That’s the kind of information parents need to identify truly healthy choices for kids. Prevention Institute is a national non-profit organization, established in 1997, dedicated to placing prevention at the center of efforts to improve community health, equity and well-being. The Institute specializes in building capacity among community-based organizations and government agencies at the local, state, and federal level to develop strategies for environmental, policy, and systems-level changes to prevent illness and injury in the first place. Find us at www.preventioninstitute.org. |