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    "headline": "Centre open to warning for one high-risk nutrient in food labels",
    "summary": "The central government is considering implementing warning labels on packaged foods containing any one high-risk nutrient such as sugar, fat, or salt. The proposal includes clear guidelines on nutrient limits to determine when a product should display a 'high in fat', 'high in sugar', or 'high in salt' label, aiming to improve consumer understanding of nutritional risks.",
    "articleBody": "The central government is considering introducing warning labels on packaged foods that contain even one high-risk nutrient such as sugar, fat, or salt. This move aims to make food labels simple, prominent, and easily comprehensible for consumers, according to experts.\n\nThe discussion includes setting clear guidelines on the limits of sugar, fat, and potassium to determine when a product should carry a 'high in fat', 'high in sugar', or 'high in salt' logo. Experts have raised concerns about comparisons being made between packaged products like Kurkure and natural foods such as eggs, highlighting the need for accurate labeling.\n\nOne expert described certain beverages as 'highly sweetened', emphasizing the importance of transparent nutritional information. The focus remains on ensuring that consumers can easily understand the health risks associated with the products they purchase.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nFSSAI orders CG Foods India to stop production of veg bhujia\nExpired and mislabelled food worth ₹1.38 crore seized in Bengaluru\nMaharashtra Official Says Healthy Human Resources Key to Superpower Status",
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            "question": "Which nutrients will be considered high-risk for warnings?",
            "answer": "Sugar, fat, and salt are the key nutrients under consideration for warning labels."
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            "answer": "Experts worry that comparing products like Kurkure to eggs may mislead consumers about nutritional value."
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