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Two Dimensions of Nutritional Value: Nutri-Score and NOVA
Carmen Romero Ferreiro1,2,3, David Lora Pablos1,2,4,5, Agustín Gómez de la Cámara1,2,4,6
1Scientific Support Unit (i+12), Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, 28041 Madrid, Spain.
Nutrients
|August 27, 2021
Summary
Nutri-Score front-of-pack labels identify healthier foods but miss processing levels. Ultra-processed foods are prevalent across all Nutri-Score categories, suggesting a need for combined nutritional and processing information.
Area of Science:
- Food science
- Public health nutrition
- Consumer behavior
Background:
- Front-of-pack (FOP) labels aid consumer food choices.
- Nutri-Score assesses nutritional quality but omits processing.
- Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are linked to adverse health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare Nutri-Score nutritional ratings with NOVA ultra-processing classification.
- To analyze the relationship between nutritional quality and processing levels in foods.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Open Food Facts database for food product data.
- Employed simple correspondence analysis to examine Nutri-Score and NOVA classification relationships.
Main Results:
- Ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4) were identified across all Nutri-Score categories (A-E).
- The prevalence of UPFs increased from 26.08% in category A to 83.69% in category E.
- Significant overlap exists between nutritional scores and processing levels.
Conclusions:
- Nutri-Score alone is insufficient for comprehensive food assessment due to UPF prevalence.
- Complementary front-of-pack labelling, like the NOVA classification, is recommended.
- Integrating processing information enhances public health tools for healthier food choices.
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