Pan American Health Organization Nutrient Profile Model launched today
18th February 2016
18th February 2016
The Pan American Health Organization Nutrient Profile Model was launched today in Washington DC. It is a tool to classify food and drink products that are in excess of critical nutrients such as sugars, salt, total fat, saturated fat and trans-fatty acids.
The PAHO Nutrient Profile Model can be used in the design and implementation of various regulatory strategies related to the prevention and control of obesity/overweight, including the following:
The nutrients and cut-off criteria were defined by an Expert Consultation Group that included globally recognized experts in public health nutrition. The group was commissioned by PAHO to develop a nutrient profiling scheme for use by Member States.