Table. 1.

The following nutrition claims and health claims found on a package of table margarine and a loaf of bread were included in the study

Claims on the margarine

With Omega 3

A healthy balance between different fatty acids

Research shows that a low level of saturated fats has a favourable influence on cholesterol levels and can, thereby, contribute to the prevention of coronary heart diseases. X has a low level of saturated fats and also contains the oil Omega 3 of vital importance to health.

Claims on the loaf of bread

Palatable bread rich in the type of dietary fibre that might help you to lower cholesterol levels.

+ Omega 3

It is important to eat a sufficient amount of dietary fibre to keep your stomach in good trim. X is rich in wholesome dietary fibre from the wholemeal rye, oat bran, and linseed.

Some soluble gel-forming types of dietary fibres found in both rye flour and oat bran can contribute to lowering the level of cholesterol in the blood. X contains plenty of fibres of this sort.