Table 3.
Text warnings and controls preceding the ultra-processed product pictures
Text warnings | Controls |
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‘This product contains excessive sugar and, if consumed in large amounts, increases the risk of obesity and dental cavities.’ (For: carbonated soft drink, chocolate bar, chocolate discs, gums) | ‘This product contains “component” and must be kept under refrigeration and be consumed before the expiration date.’ (For: ice cream, margarine, carbonated soft drinks, cooked pork salami) |
‘This product contains excessive sodium and, if consumed in large amounts, increases the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.’ (For: corn chips, potato chips, tortilla chips, instant noodles) | ‘This product contains “component” and must be kept in a cool, dry place and be consumed before the expiration date.’ (For: chocolate bar, chocolate discs, gums, corn chips, potato chips, tortilla chips, filled cookies, wafer cookies) |
‘This product contains excessive saturated fat and, if consumed in large amounts, increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.’ (For: sausage, cooked pork salami, nugget, hot dog) | ‘This product contains “component” and must be prepared by the expiration date and immediately consumed following preparation.’ (For: sausage, nuggets, hot dog, instant noodles) |
‘This product contains excessive trans-fat and, if consumed in large amounts, increases the risk of heart disease.’ (For: margarine, filled cookies, wafer cookies, ice cream) |
“Component” refers to sugar, sodium, saturated fat or trans-fat.