The Nutri-Grade system is one of the most popular nutritional assessment systems practiced in several countries. This nutrition assessment system can help consumers to make healthier drink choices.
This system has also begun to be practiced in several supermarkets in Indonesia. Nutri-Grade is designed to provide clearer and easier to understand information, for example the amount of sugar content and saturated fat in a drink labeled by color.
What Is Nutri-Grade?
Nutri-Grade is a labeling system that assigns ratings to beverages based on their sugar and saturated fat levels. The ratings range from A to D, with A indicating the lowest levels of sugar and saturated fat, while D represents the highest.
You’ll find Nutri-Grade labels on packaged drinks. This labeling system helps consumers monitor their sugar and fat intake, ultimately improving their overall nutritional awareness.
Benefits of Implementing Nutri-Grade in Beverage Selection
The Nutri-Grade system evaluates food products based on key nutritional factors like sugar and fat. This rating system offers several advantages, such as:
Facilitates Healthier Choices
The primary benefit of Nutri-Grade is to assist consumers in quickly determining whether a beverage aligns with their health needs. For instance, drinks with an A or B Nutri-Grade score indicate healthier options compared to those rated C or D.
This allows consumers to make informed choices without needing to decipher complex nutritional information.
Raises Nutritional Awareness
Nutri-Grade also serves as an educational tool, increasing consumers’ awareness of the importance of nutrition in daily life. By paying attention to the Nutri-Grade score, consumers become more mindful of what they are drinking.
This heightened awareness encourages healthier lifestyle habits, including reduced consumption of sugar and saturated fat.
Reduces the Risk of Chronic Diseases
Beverages high in sugar and saturated fat are linked to an increased risk of chronic conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Nutri-Grade helps steer consumers toward better nutritional choices, potentially reducing the risk of these health issues.
Encourages Healthier Product Development
The widespread implementation of Nutri-Grade benefits not only consumers but also pushes beverage manufacturers to enhance the nutritional quality of their products.
As consumers become more conscious of nutritional content, manufacturers are motivated to lower sugar and fat levels, resulting in a wider variety of healthier beverage options on the market.
Simplifies Diet and Health Management
Nutri-Grade is also useful for those following specific diets or managing health conditions. This system makes it easier to select products that align with individual health goals.
For example, if you’re aiming to lose weight, you can opt for products with an A or B rating.
Evaluating nutrition and selecting the right beverages can be challenging. For personalized recommendations based on your health needs, it’s always a good idea to consult a doctor or nutritionist. You can also access health consultations through the Ai Care service by downloading it from the App Store or Play Store.
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