Week 8

Question 1

What are the current UK guidelines regarding nutrition

Answer 1

At least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day
For adults, red and processed meat should not exceed more than 70% of your daily intake
At least 1 portion of oily fish per week
Limit free sugars

Question 2

What percentage of respondents say they reach the daily intake of 5 a day

Answer 2

47%

Question 3

What percentage of young people actually reach their 5 a day

Answer 3

16%

Question 4

What percentage of adults over 18 reported that they drink alcohol

Answer 4

77%

Question 5

What does pace labelling stand for

Answer 5

Physical activity calorie equivalent (PACE) food labelling

Question 6

What is pace labelling used for

Answer 6

Provide calorie information with a clear interpretation of what the calorie content of the item/meal means in terms of energy expenditure

Question 7

What are the view regarding pace labelling - advantages

Answer 7

83% of respondents reported that PACE labelling is easy to follow
59% thought that if PACE labelling was placed on food that they would definitely think twice before purchasing the food

Question 8

What do individuals think about PACE labelling - disadvantages

Answer 8

1. They didn’t think PACE labelling was a good idea
2. It had a negative affect on their relationship with food
   3.it lacked nutritional information
3. It is inaccurate because each individual has their own energy expenditure