Food Policy Action Assignment 2022

Running head: FOOD POLICY ACTION 1
Analysis of Topical Food Policy
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Introduction
According to Food and Agriculture Organization, Front of Package Nutrition Labels,
FOPNL refers to a clear nutritional message that is in foodstuffs [1]. This policy helps the general
public to make the right decision when selecting food based on its nutritional information. The
information, however, doesn't include information on health claims, nutritional claims, allergic
claims, and quantitative declaration of ingredient. [2] FOPNL help the public to compare
foodstuffs and make a decision based on their dietary compositions [1]. This nutritional
information should contain dietary regulations and be associated with the national health policy.
Purpose of FOPNL
The primary function of FOPNL is to guide consumers around the world to understand
the ingredients used in making products [1]. FOPNL encourages the use of simple language on the
ingredients to help consumers make the right choices [2]. The general purpose of FOPNL is to
reduce and lower the effect of non-communicable diseases and chronic diseases which are
related to dietary [3].
Conflict of interest among stakeholders
When many organizations and government agencies are engaged in the formulation of
FONPL guidelines, it's true to say that it raises the conflict of interest. Food and Agriculture
Organization in its Codex committee program highlight that some members, recommended that
using the word healthier should not be included in the guidelines since it is a personal term [2].
With many stakeholders, the debate between applying the guidelines on unpackaged and pre-
packaged food still creates a conflict of interest among them [3]. The reason is that using FOPNL

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on one commodity and leaving the rest is misleading to the public and doesn't align with FOPNL
objectives [1]
HSR system and health food selection
The introduction of the healthy star rating system in Australia started in the year 2014.
This rating system ranges from 0.5-5, and it is affirmed using the stars. The more the stars, the
healthier the product is [4]. The aim is to rate the general nutritional value of the packed product
that is consumed by the public
Nutrient profiling and star rating
Nutrient profiling refers to the science of grouping food products based on their nutritional
structure. The reason for profiling foodstuff is to prevent infections, thus promoting the general
health of the consumers [4]. This profiling creates a point ranking system for food based on their
characteristics. The method uses a calculator developed through various stakeholder [6]. It takes
into account the features of food that are prone to risk for chronic illness, sodium, the level of
sugar content, and saturated fats. The system takes into account the critical makeup of foodstuffs
such as protein level, vegetables, and fruits. After considering these components, the rating is
allocated based on the composition of nutritional value per 100gram or 100 litres[6]. Conversion
of the score uses a rating system which ranges from 0.5-5. However, this tool does not point out
all the information about health and diet, but it assists in enhancing nutritional choices to the
public [6].
Nutrient profiling and policies action
Nutrient profiling can help in influencing public policies modification. The ministry of
agriculture can look onto the guidelines laid out in profiling and encourages proper chemical use

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in farm produces [3]. By observing the regulation, the government will understand social
protection as a critical method in fighting malnutrition.
The health policies would also enable producers to consider the nutritional value of their
product to prevent overconsumption or under consumption. World Health Organization noted a
relationship between several early deaths and dietary risk, which is a significant risk factor
around the word[3]. If proper regulations are in place, few people will spend less time utilizing a
proper diet. The population won't focus on foods that are prone to more sugar and fat, especially
from industries [2].
The environmental policies are another area that will benefit from nutrient profiling.
Providing a stable environment that promotes proper population diet and national dietary in food
and beverage production is the way to go[11]. Profiling would consider rural and urban crop and
animal production. By creating a safe handling and safe food market, consumers will be aware of
changes in food behaviours
Nutrients in the HSR system
The determination of Health Star Ratings for every diet or drink considers food nutrient and
constituent values in a database calculator, identified as the HSR Calculator (HSRC) [4]. The
Usage of the HSRC finds the following information about the foodstuff’s nutrients per 100g or
100mL[6]:
 Saturated Fat
 Proteins
 Sodium
 Protein