UF/IFAS Study Proves Color Coding Nutrition Labels May Promote Healthier Eating

What if understanding nutrition labels were as easy as reading a traffic light?

Green for “go,” amber for “caution” and red for “stop” could guide consumers toward healthier food choices. The United Kingdom has used this “traffic light” system since 2006 to promote better dietary decisions, and a recent study led by a University of Florida doctoral graduate is exploring its potential benefits for the United States.

UF researchers collaborated to investigate whether color-coded nutrition facts panels (NFPs) could improve consumers’ use of nutrition labels to make healthier choices.

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