An NFPA Fact Sheet for Consumers on Obesity and Weight Management
Nutrition Labeling – The nutrition labeling found on food packages provides consumers with an excellent nutrition information resource to help with weight management, NFPA said in response to recommendations by FDA’s Obesity Working Group. (NEW)
Obesity Lawsuit Legislation – NFPA called the passage of the Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act “a needed response to the threat of food lawsuits.” (NEW)
Obesity Lawsuit Legislation – NFPA called the House Judiciary Committee’s approval of the Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act “a needed response to the threat of food lawsuits.”
World Health Organization – Successful strategies for advancing public health must focus on how to eat and be physically active for health, NFPA said in response to a WHO draft document.
Nutrition Labeling – Nutrition labeling on food packages “provides ample information to help consumers make healthful food choices,” says NFPA.
Comments by Dr. Rhona Applebaum, NFPA’s Executive Vice President and Chief Science Officer, to FDA’s Obesity Working Group.
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