Informing the Public about Food

Download or read book Informing the Public about Food written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Problems facing the Federal Government in its efforts to improve food information systems are reviewed. The report includes an introduction on factors (external and internal) that influence food choices and federal food information programs (125 programs in 42 agencies). Examples of alternative approaches (for establishing a food information strategy) developed by other countries are Sweden's food information policy and the Nethelands' food-labeling approach. A framework for developing a food information strategy is presented; conclusions, recommendations and agency (HHS, USDA, and FTC) comments are described. Appendices include summaries of pertinent reports, organizations contacted, and letters from the other agencies. (rkm).