Comparison between Light and Diet Food in Relation to Conventional Food Through the Analyze of Labels

Margarete Frutuoso Antunes; Daniela Soares de Oliveira; Rafael Resende Maldonado

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Comparison between Light and Diet Food in Relation to Conventional Food Through the Analyze of Labels

Margarete Frutuoso Antunes, Daniela Soares de Oliveira, Rafael Resende Maldonado

Published in Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences (Volume 2, Issue 4)

Received: 15 June 2014 Accepted: 9 July 2014 Published: 20 July 2014

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Abstract

The aim of this work was to analyze light and diet food and to compare them with conventional version identifying compliance with the recommendations set by the Brazilian law. Seventy light and diet food were selected. The variation of the amount of nutrients compared to conventional version was calculated. The products were divided into 6 categories (dairy, beverage, starch, sweet, sauce and meat) to systematize the evaluation. The quantity of energy, carbohydrate, sugar, protein, total fat, sodium, fiber and calcium were evaluated according to Brazilian law. Most of products evaluated were in accordance with the law. Only 12.8% of the products had some problems with the legislation. Some products presented harmful changes for the consumers, such as increased levels of sodium (53%) and protein (60%), and reduced fiber content in 70% of cases. On the other hand, some products presented beneficial changes, such as increase of calcium (55%). Furthermore, 51% of products had a reduction in calorie above 25% in relation of conventional food (minimum required for light products according to Brazilian law). In relation to total fat, this number increased to 70%. Most of light and diet products were in accordance with the Brazilian law, with reduction of carbohydrates, fats and calories, but there is still a percentage of irregular products with increased in protein and sodium, and reduced in fiber which it may be harmful to the consumer.

Published in	Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences (Volume 2, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.jfns.20140204.19
Page(s)	156-161
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Light Food, Diet Food, Labeling, Health

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Margarete Frutuoso Antunes, Daniela Soares de Oliveira, Rafael Resende Maldonado. Comparison between Light and Diet Food in Relation to Conventional Food Through the Analyze of Labels. J Food Nutr Sci. 2014;2(4):156-161. doi: 10.11648/j.jfns.20140204.19

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Margarete Frutuoso Antunes

Nutrition Course, Faculdade Municipal Professor Franco Montoro, Mogi Gua?u, Brazil
Daniela Soares de Oliveira

Nutrition Course, Faculdade Municipal Professor Franco Montoro, Mogi Gua?u, Brazil
Rafael Resende Maldonado

Nutrition Course, Faculdade Municipal Professor Franco Montoro, Mogi Gua?u, Brazil; Food Department, Technical College of Campinas, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil

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