Food Nutrition Information, Where Can We Get Sources of Nutrition Information in Food?.
10.4093/jkd.2011.12.3.163
- Author:
Jin Sun CHOI
1
Author Information
1. Diabetes Mellitus Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Seoul, Korea. jinsun79.choi@samsung.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Diet;
Food;
Information;
Education;
Nutrition labeling
- MeSH:
Chronic Disease;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Diet;
Food Habits;
Food Labeling;
Hypertension;
Prevalence;
Stroke
- From:Journal of Korean Diabetes
2011;12(3):163-166
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The prevalences of many chronic diseases (obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, stroke, etc.) are increasing in worldwide, and the association between chronic diseases and dietary habit has been established. Many people are thus concerned with dietary habits and nutrition information. In order to prevent and treat chronic disease, it is necessary to provide proper nutrition information for foods, including data on balanced diets, adequate intake amounts and food choice. I will review the available materials (books, web-sites, smart phone applications, nutrition information labeling) containing nutrition information for foods.
