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. 2017 Nov 27;21(3):543–557. doi: 10.1017/S1368980017003263

Table 3.

Text warnings and controls preceding the ultra-processed product pictures

Text warnings Controls
‘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.