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SynthesisNature food2026

Systematic review of nutrient profile models for front-of-pack nutrition labelling.

Margarida Bica, Jessica Renzella, Asha Kaur, Mike Rayner

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Synthesis in Nature food, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Margarida BicaNuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6859-5686
Jessica RenzellaNuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK. jessica.renzella@phc.ox.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1218-851X
Asha KaurNuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0617-2287
Mike RaynerNuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.

Funding

DH | NIHR | Public Health Research Programme (NIHR Public Health Research Programme) NIHR133887RCUK | Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) ES/Y00311X/1Wellcome Trust (Wellcome) 227132/Z/23/Z
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Front-of-pack nutrition labelling (FOPNL) systems, based on underlying nutrient profile models (NPMs) that classify foods according to their nutritional composition, are key policies for tackling diet-related non-communicable diseases. Yet, the growing number of NPMs poses a challenge for policymakers to select appropriate models for FOPNL policies. This systematic review identifies and characterizes the NPMs developed and/or used for FOPNL systems, from both peer-reviewed and grey literature. We identified 42 NPMs, of which 15 were developed for warning labels, 11 for nutrient-specific systems (including traffic-light labelling), 11 for health endorsements, 4 for summary scores and 1 for other systems. All NPMs limited the content of sugar, and most limited sodium and saturated fat. Convergent and criterion validity were demonstrated for nine and three NPMs, respectively. Considerable heterogeneity across NPMs suggests limited consensus on what constitutes the most appropriate NPM for FOPNL, reinforcing the need for greater regional guidance and alignment.

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Food LabelingNutrientsNutritive ValueHumansNutrition Policy

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PMID42665731

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