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Nutrition - Food Labelling and Packaging 23rd Sept 2024

September 23, 2024

5,756

RESPONDERS

2%

RESPONSE RATE

37%

1,171

63%

1,989

TOTAL RESPONDERS

1

We would like to learn more about how young people understand food labeling and current efforts to improve the food environment. We would like to hear your views and opinions on this poll.

5,756 responded out of 288,486 polled

2

What factors influence the types of foods and beverages you purchase? Select all that apply by typing a letter followed by space (eg A C D)

3,439 responded out of 5,207 polled

3

Price

0 responded out of 2,244 polled

4

Social Media Trends

0 responded out of 402 polled

5

Celebrity Endorsement

0 responded out of 149 polled

6

Convenience

0 responded out of 457 polled

7

Health Benefits

0 responded out of 1,526 polled

8

Sensory Properties

0 responded out of 634 polled

9

Recently saw an advert for a product

0 responded out of 312 polled

10

Price promotion (Combo deals, buy 1 get 1 free)

0 responded out of 1,651 polled

11

Colorful, attractive packaging

0 responded out of 397 polled

12

Do you think having warning labels on the front of packaging would prevent you from purchasing an unhealthy product?

3,291 responded out of 3,439 polled

13

Do you understand the nutrition labels or check the labels on products before purchasing them?

3,176 responded out of 3,292 polled

14

Are you aware of the R3337 draft regulation that aims to inform consumers by placing a warning label on the front of products that indicates that they contain high amounts of unhealthy nutrients?

3,100 responded out of 3,177 polled

15

Do you support the inclusion of clear and simple warning labels on food products indicating if they contain high amounts of unhealthy nutrients?

2,897 responded out of 3,100 polled

16

Do you think the marketing of unhealthy foods to children should be restricted?

2,826 responded out of 2,897 polled

17

Thank you for your participation, your feedback will contribute to including youth voices in efforts to improve the food environment, ultimately working to safeguard our nation from preventable diseases.

265 responded out of 2,828 polled

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