SUN-PP236: Deployment of a Tag-Based System to Ensure Traceability Management of Parenteral Nutrient Mixtures

Abstract

developed on the basis of MEDLINE using Boolean connectors and adapted to other databases. Results: Interventions by labeling to investigate the response of the population in the prevention of the topics under study are reflected in the 14, 9, 40 and 36 selected and revised texts (articles). From these works emerge the main body of this review. Conclusion: Interventions in food labeling (FL) on tend to have positive effect on final consumption (not observed in fast food restaurants). Sensory attributes prevailed over the recommendations in FL. Interventions in FL to reduce salt intake, showed that consumers understand and appreciate more logos than nutritional composition on the label. The use of logos to provide such information is then justified and it would be suitable they were standardized. Interventions in which GM content in food were revised determined that labeling should be also uniform. Label should also indicate the actual amount of GM and its origin, accompanied by the endorsement of a certifying entity and contact information. Consumers express their preferences for natural products, but eventually they buy the item with best price. Labeling on the fat content in food is a good help when making consumption decisions. Education regarding nutrition and the meaning of labels is essential even though it has not achieved the “informed consumer”. Labels should be homogeneous and actual in expressing composition or expose logos.