Consumer Confusion Over Nutrition Information
May 2008
Stations, the following is
a news announcement. Suggested lead in 3, 2, 1…
(INTRO)
There is a large appetite
for information about the relationship between food
and health, yet almost half of Americans think the information
out there is confusing and conflicting according to
the new the International Food Information Council's
Annual Food and Health Survey. The survey has found
"diet disconnects" exist between what people say they
want to do to improve their diet and health, and what
they actually do.
Sue Borra, registered dietitian
and president of the IFIC Foundation, says there is
a great need for clear and practical nutrition information.
(BORRA)
FOR THE THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR
WE'VE FOUND MOST AMERICANS WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT, BUT
CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY CALORIES THEY SHOULD BE CONSUMING
ON A DAILY BASIS. THAT'S A DISCONNECT. THIS NEW DATA
ON FOOD CONFUSION TELLS US MANY AMERICANS ARE TRYING
TO REACH THEIR HEALTH GOALS WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING AND
BEING ABLE TO USE HEALTH AND NUTRITION INFORMATION.
(CLOSE)
For more information on the
Food and Health survey, visit IFIC.org.
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