Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Key Elements for Plant Nutrition02:35

Key Elements for Plant Nutrition

24.6K
Like all living organisms, plants require organic and inorganic nutrients to survive, reproduce, grow and maintain homeostasis. To identify nutrients that are essential for plant functioning, researchers have leveraged a technique called hydroponics. In hydroponic culture systems, plants are grown—without soil—in water-based solutions containing nutrients. At least 17 nutrients have been identified as essential elements required by plants. Plants acquire these elements from the...
24.6K
Proteins: Dietary Sources and Requirements01:28

Proteins: Dietary Sources and Requirements

1.9K
Consuming animal-based products offers high-quality proteins that contain optimal levels and combinations of essential amino acids, crucial for tissue repair and growth. Foods like eggs, milk, fish, and most meats are a source of complete proteins. Legumes and cereals are abundant in proteins; however, they typically lack a full range of essential amino acids. As a result, they are considered incomplete protein sources. Some plant sources like soybeans, quinoa, and amaranth do contain complete...
1.9K
Clinically Relevant Drug Product Specifications: Methods of Establishment01:29

Clinically Relevant Drug Product Specifications: Methods of Establishment

275
Product specifications define the acceptable quality of a pharmaceutical product by ensuring identity, purity, potency, and strength. These specifications serve as benchmarks during development, manufacturing, and post-approval quality control. Clinically relevant specifications are particularly important because they directly relate to a drug's safety and efficacy in clinical use.Dissolution studies are critical biopharmaceutic tools that link in vitro behavior to in vivo performance. They...
275
Drug Regulation01:25

Drug Regulation

3.2K
Drug regulation encompasses the management of drug usage by evaluating its safety and efficacy through assessments conducted by regulatory authorities. Regrettably, the history of drug regulation is marred by several catastrophic events. One such incident is the Elixir Sulfanilamide tragedy, in which the toxic compound diethyl glycol was included in a sweet-tasting medication, leading to numerous fatalities. This event prompted the enactment of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in 1938. Under...
3.2K
Regulation of Food Intake01:30

Regulation of Food Intake

3.0K
Short-term regulation of food intake primarily involves neural signals from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, blood nutrient levels, and GI tract hormones. Communication between the gut and brain via vagal nerve fibers plays a significant role in evaluating the contents of the gut. Clinical studies have shown that protein ingestion produces a more prolonged response in these nerve fibers compared to an equivalent amount of glucose. Additionally, the activation of stretch receptors caused by GI...
3.0K
Microbial Nutrition01:28

Microbial Nutrition

1.7K
Organisms exhibit remarkable metabolic diversity, categorized based on how they acquire energy and carbon. These strategies enable survival in various ecological niches and are essential for maintaining energy flow and nutrient cycling within ecosystems.Energy and Carbon SourcesOrganisms are classified as phototrophs or chemotrophs based on energy acquisition. Phototrophs use light as their energy source, while chemotrophs rely on oxidizing chemical compounds. Further differentiation arises...
1.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Characterising public opinion for food-based fiscal policies in the UK.

Social science & medicine (1982)·2026
Same author

Prevalence of sustainability claims on packaged food.

Public health nutrition·2026
Same author

Population health and health sector cost impacts of the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy: a modelling study.

Public health research (Southampton, England)·2025
Same author

Behavioural and cognitive changes in young adults towards food and nutrition after exposure to digital food communication: a mixed-methods systematic review.

The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity·2025
Same author

Is the Eatwell Guide still appropriate for the UK?

The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society·2025
Same author

Retraction notice to "Effects of environmental impact and nutrition labelling on food purchasing: An experimental online supermarket study" [Appetite 180 (2023) 106312].

Appetite·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Quantifying Plant Soluble Protein and Digestible Carbohydrate Content, Using Corn Zea mays As an Exemplar
07:19

Quantifying Plant Soluble Protein and Digestible Carbohydrate Content, Using Corn Zea mays As an Exemplar

Published on: August 6, 2018

21.2K

Nutrient profiling for regulatory purposes.

Mike Rayner1

  • 1Nuffield Department of Population Health,University of Oxford,Oxford OX3 7LF,UK.

The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society
|June 10, 2017
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Nutrient profiling models, like the UK FSA/Ofcom and WHO-Euro, are crucial for food regulation. Further research is needed to unlock their full potential in public health policy.

Keywords:
FSA Food Standards AgencyFood marketingFood regulationNutrient profiling

More Related Videos

High-Throughput Metabolic Profiling for Model Refinements of Microalgae
11:07

High-Throughput Metabolic Profiling for Model Refinements of Microalgae

Published on: December 4, 2021

4.3K
High-throughput, Microscale Protocol for the Analysis of Processing Parameters and Nutritional Qualities in Maize Zea mays L.
05:55

High-throughput, Microscale Protocol for the Analysis of Processing Parameters and Nutritional Qualities in Maize Zea mays L.

Published on: June 16, 2018

7.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Quantifying Plant Soluble Protein and Digestible Carbohydrate Content, Using Corn Zea mays As an Exemplar
07:19

Quantifying Plant Soluble Protein and Digestible Carbohydrate Content, Using Corn Zea mays As an Exemplar

Published on: August 6, 2018

21.2K
High-Throughput Metabolic Profiling for Model Refinements of Microalgae
11:07

High-Throughput Metabolic Profiling for Model Refinements of Microalgae

Published on: December 4, 2021

4.3K
High-throughput, Microscale Protocol for the Analysis of Processing Parameters and Nutritional Qualities in Maize Zea mays L.
05:55

High-throughput, Microscale Protocol for the Analysis of Processing Parameters and Nutritional Qualities in Maize Zea mays L.

Published on: June 16, 2018

7.5K

Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health Policy
  • Food Regulation

Background:

  • Nutrient profiling is essential for assessing the healthiness of foods.
  • Regulatory bodies require standardized methods for evaluating food composition.
  • Existing nutrient profile models have varying applications and validation levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define nutrient profiling and nutrient profile models.
  • To outline the general and specific purposes of nutrient profiling.
  • To compare regulatory nutrient profile models and discuss their future potential.

Main Methods:

  • Definitions of nutrient profiling and nutrient profile models provided.
  • Purposes of nutrient profiling detailed.
  • Comparative analysis of the UK FSA/Ofcom and WHO-Euro nutrient profile models.

Main Results:

  • Two key regulatory nutrient profile models (UK FSA/Ofcom, WHO-Euro) are presented and compared.
  • Differences in model construction, function, development, validation, and regulatory use are highlighted.
  • The study identifies areas for improvement and future research in nutrient profiling.

Conclusions:

  • Nutrient profiling models have significant but underexplored potential in regulatory contexts.
  • Further research is urgently needed to optimize the development and application of these models.
  • Enhanced nutrient profiling can better support public health and food policy objectives.