Abstract
Processed foods such as milk and cereal are allowed to use health claims limitedly. The purpose of this study was to document
consumers and experts about their opinions on the permission of health claims on processed foods. We conducted a national
survey of 1,000 adults and interviewed 16 experts. We found that consumers were generally favorable toward the permission
of health claims on processed foods. Experts emphasized strict, scientific review by a government agency, effective consumer
education, and cautious claims such as warnings and daily intake claims.
consumers and experts about their opinions on the permission of health claims on processed foods. We conducted a national
survey of 1,000 adults and interviewed 16 experts. We found that consumers were generally favorable toward the permission
of health claims on processed foods. Experts emphasized strict, scientific review by a government agency, effective consumer
education, and cautious claims such as warnings and daily intake claims.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-11
- DOI 10.1007/s10834-011-9268-x
- Authors
- Sangmin Jun, Korea Institute for Consumer Education, 1206 Hanshin Building, 136-1 Mapo-Dong, Mapo-Ku, Seoul, 121-050 Korea
- Jungsung Yeo, Department of Consumer Science, Seoul National University, San 56-1, Shillim-Dong, Kwanak-Ku, Seoul, 151-742 Korea
- Journal Journal of Family and Economic Issues
- Online ISSN 1573-3475
- Print ISSN 1058-0476