2014 Health Star Rating on food packaging

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Wed, 29/09/2010 - 16:02
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Wed, 29/09/2010 - 16:02

This food timeline started as a way to explore the revolution in Australian food that has occurred during the baby-boomers’ lifetime, but has since expanded to include more about the previous decades (and century) as well. Also included are overseas events and trends that had an impact here. The entries are brief, but there are lots of links if you want more information.

Health Star Rating

In a response to growing concerns about obesity, the Health Star Rating system was developed by the Australian, state and territory governments in collaboration with industry, public health and consumer groups. It’s a voluntary program, with foods displaying ratings from a half to five stars. The healthiness of foods is determined by an algorithm that […]

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