Saturated Fat and Energy
The Current Situation
The FSA has announced its saturated fat and energy intake programme to tackle
the population's intake of saturated fat and added sugar. As part
of the
programme
of activity outlined by the FSA, it highlights how
developing
and building
partnerships with industry, along with consumer activity
could
help reduce
population
intakes of saturated fat from 13.3% to below
11%
of
food
energy.
Industry Reductions
The food and drink manufacturing industry has for some time been looking at
reformulating its products to play its part in tackling the issue of obesity. As
part
of this programme of work, many companies have already done much to reduce
saturated fat levels in their products; they have been looking at different
approaches
to portion sizes; and through the industry's GDA labelling campaign
educating
consumers about key nutrients such as saturated fat and energy.
For example, a snapshot survey of FDF's leading members found that since 2005
they had removed almost 30,000 tonnes of saturated from products as part of their
ongoing work to reformulate their products.
Industry Commitment
FDF members are committed to continuing to reduce levels of saturated fat and
sugar in products and providing lower fat and sugar options where technologically
possible, safe and acceptable, to allow consumers to make their own choices.
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Last reviewed: 16 May 2008