Canada has allowed risk reduction claims on food packages since 2003. All Nutrition claims follow the rules of Health Canada. This is to ensure that all claims are consistent and not misleading
Nutrition claims can be found on the front of pre-packaged foods. They contain additional information we can use to help us make better food choices. There are two types of Nutrition Claims:
1. Nutrient Content Claims: Give information on the quantity of nutrient in a particular food. Nutrient content claims can help us choose food content that we want more or less of in our diet
Some examples of nutrient content claims:
•Nutrient Content Claim
•What to expect
•High in Fibre
•Minimum 4 grams of fiber per serving
•Fat-free
•0.5 grams or less of fat per serving
•Low Sodium
•140 milligrams per serving
2. Health Claims: Tell us about a food and its positive effects on health when the food is included in our diet. They help us make food choices that may reduce the risk of certain diseases.
Examples of health claims on some foods:
• Frosted flakes “Good source of Vitamin D”
• A healthy diet high in potassium low in sodium
Resources
http://www.hc.gc.ca
http://www.eatrightontario.ca
http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca
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