The UK Food Standards Agency has reported its traffic light scheme - intended for food manufacturers - will be used in restaurants to use on menus, indicating progress in raising awareness for the healthier eating message. The scheme was developed for food manufacturers and retailers, and is intended to help consumers make 'at a glance' healthy food choices.
This highly visual approach presents a red light on foods high in a nutrient we should be trying to cut down on (like salt, sugar or saturated fat);amber as a not high-or-low, OK choice;and green foods that are low in a nutrient we should try to cut down on.
Traffic light scheme advances onto menus
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