The Science of Sugars, Part 1
Schorin MD, Sollid K, Smith Edge M, Bouchoux A. The science of sugars, part 1: A closer look at sugars. Nutr Today. 2012;47(3):96-101. doi:10.1097/NT.0b013e3182435de8.
May 1, 2012
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2012 IFIC Food & Health Survey
The 2012 Food & Health Survey: Consumer Attitudes toward Food Safety, Nutrition & Health, commissioned by the International Food Information Council Foundation, is the seventh annual national quantitative study designed to gain insights from Americans on important food safety, nutrition, […]
April 1, 2012
2011 IFIC Food & Health Survey
The 2011 Food and Health Survey marks the 5th time the International Food Information Council (IFIC) has surveyed Americans to understand their perceptions, beliefs and behaviors around food and food purchasing decisions. Suggested citation for the 2011 Food and Health Survey: […]
September 1, 2011
Front-of-Package Labeling Consumer Research Project
Background The IFIC Foundation conducted a survey in Fall 2010 to quantitatively assess US consumers’ comprehension and interpretation of front-of-pack nutrition labeling. The research was supported by a grant from the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA). The objectives were to quantitatively […]
February 2, 2011
2010 IFIC Food & Health Survey
March 23, 2010
2009 IFIC Food & Health Survey
November 20, 2009
Communicating the Net Benefits of Seafood Consumption
‘The past several years have brought about a paradigm shift in the role of seafood in health in terms of the risk of not eating seafood, especially during pregnancy and lactation. The MNG, IOM, and FDA have examined the recent […]
November 1, 2009
Effects of Science and the Media on Consumer Perceptions about Dietary Sugars
Public attitudes about dietary sugars have varied over time, depending on numerous factors including consensus and emerging science, public policy, and consumer attention. The rise of obesity, the increasing concern over its associated health consequences, and the role of sugars […]
June 1, 2009
2008 IFIC Food & Health Survey
May 23, 2008
2007 IFIC Food & Health Survey
The 2007 Food and Health Survey marks the second time the International Food Information Council (IFIC) surveyed Americans to understand their perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding food and food-purchasing decisions. Suggested citation for the 2007 Food and Health Survey: International […]
October 15, 2007
2006 IFIC Food & Health Survey
The 2006 Food and Health Survey was the first time the International Food Information Council (IFIC) surveyed Americans to understand their perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding food and food-purchasing decisions. This research was conducted by Cogent Research. All data for […]
May 25, 2006
Consumer Perspectives on Food Labels
The symposium “Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for Food Labeling” explored the scientific debate about the most appropriate DRI values to use in establishing Daily Values on food labels. An important goal of nutrition and ingredient information is to help consumers […]
January 1, 2006