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Nutrient profiling methods applied to mixed dishes and meals.

Adam Drewnowski1

  • 1Center for Public Health Nutrition, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.

Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|July 12, 2026
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Summary

Nutrient profiling (NP) models should encourage beneficial nutrients, not just penalize unhealthy ones. This approach is better suited for Southeast Asia

Keywords:
WHO Southeast Asia Regionnutrient densitynutrient profilingproteinvitamins and minerals

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Published on: May 11, 2017

Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health Policy
  • Dietary Assessment

Background:

  • Nutrient profiling (NP) models are used to implement dietary guidelines and address health issues like obesity and non-communicable diseases.
  • Current NP models in high-income countries often penalize processed foods high in calories, sugar, sodium, and saturated fat.
  • This negative nutrition approach may be unsuitable for Southeast Asia, where nutrient deficiencies are prevalent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an adapted nutrient profiling model for Southeast Asia that addresses nutrient shortfalls.
  • To advocate for a positive nutrition approach that encourages beneficial nutrients.
  • To explore the application of NP models to mixed dishes and complete meals, considering Asian food diversity.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewing the limitations of current negative nutrition-focused NP models.
  • Identifying essential nutrients to encourage, such as protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
  • Illustrating the application of NP models to composite meals.

Main Results:

  • A positive nutrition approach, emphasizing encouraged nutrients, may be more effective for regions with prevalent nutrient deficiencies.
  • NP models should include nutrients like protein, fiber, calcium, iron, zinc, and various vitamins.
  • The methodology can be extended beyond packaged foods to include mixed dishes and complete meals.

Conclusions:

  • Adapting nutrient profiling models with a positive nutrition approach is crucial for addressing specific regional health needs, like those in Southeast Asia.
  • Incorporating a wider range of essential nutrients and applying the methodology to diverse food types, including traditional meals, is recommended.
  • Further research and application of these adapted NP models can support better dietary guidelines and public health outcomes.