FDA launches nutrition profiling system to tackle malnutrition and obesity in Ghana

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has launched the Double-Duty Nutrition Profiling System, a scientific food classification framework designed to promote healthier eating and address Ghana's growing burden of malnutrition, obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases.

The system classifies food products according to their nutritional value and will serve as the foundation for several national food policies aimed at helping consumers make informed dietary choices while creating a healthier food environment. ...