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For example : 'Please green-light traffic light labels','I urge you to introduce traffic light labels on food'

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a health conscious individual

someone who likes to make informed decisions about what I consume

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unhealthy eating patterns and increasing rates of obesity in the Australian population.

how difficult it is to identify healthier choices among the confusing array of labels and claims in the supermarket.

the need for people to be able to make informed choices about foods they purchase.

I am writing to urge you, as a member of the Ministerial Council reviewing the food labelling system, to support the introduction of traffic light labels because Required

they would make it easier for me to make healthier choices for my family.

I have found using the Traffic Light Label Food Tracker iphone/ipad/ android app very useful. It has helped me to make more informed decisions about the processed foods I am buying.

I find the current nutrition labels on packaged food confusing.

they would make it easier to compare products to find out which is healthier.

Please feel free to explain how implementing the Traffic Light Label system would make a difference to your food purchases.

For example, if you have specific dietary requirements due to a health condition, if you’re a parent trying to choose healthier options for your children, if you’re trying to lose weight or eat more healthily . . .

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I understand the development of a traffic light label system for processed foods was recommended by the Blewett labelling review. I encourage you to prioritise the health of Australians by giving this important health initiative the green light.