Ultra-processed family foods in Australia: nutrition claims, health claims and marketing techniques.
Claire Elizabeth PulkerJane Anne ScottChristina Mary PollardPublished in: Public health nutrition (2017)
Most UPF packaging featured nutrition and health statements or claims despite the high prevalence of added sugars and moderate HSR. The degree of inappropriate or inaccurate statements and claims present is concerning, particularly on packaging designed to appeal to children. Public policies to assist parents to select healthy family foods should address the quality and accuracy of information provided on UPF packaging.