【實用健康app】FoodSwitch New Zealand|最夯免費app-綠色工廠好玩App

Packaged foods can be surprisingly high in salt, fat and sugar. Use FoodSwitch for healthy grocery shopping and make better food choices for you and your family.

Take three simple steps to better health by reducing high levels of fat, salt and sugar in you and your family’s diet.

1. Scan barcodes of packaged foods with your camera and see what’s in the food you’re eating.

2. Switch to similar foods that are healthier choices.

3. Share your healthier food choices with your friends via Facebook, Twitter or email.

Features:

- Immediate, easy-to-understand nutritional information for more than 8,000 products in New Zealand

- Simple colour-coded ratings for 4 key food components (total fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt)

- Get a list of healthier choices for the food you scan

- Save your healthy favourites on personalised shopping lists

- Export your lists of healthier choices or share them with friends and family

FoodSwitch was first developed in Australia by The George Institute for Global Health and Bupa Australia. The New Zealand version of FoodSwitch is a partnership between the National Institute for Health Innovation, The George Institute for Global Health, and Bupa New Zealand.

Download the app today and find out for yourself why key health organisations like FoodSwitch!

For more information about FoodSwitch and answers to commonly asked questions, visit http://www.foodswitch.co.nz/

Disclaimer:

© The George Institute for Global Health Dec 2011. FoodSwitch provides nutritional information and healthier alternatives based on a scientific algorithm developed by The George Institute for Global Health and licensed to Bupa Australia Pty Ltd. The information has been developed and reviewed by health professionals and to the best of their knowledge is current and based on reputable sources of evidence at the time of publishing. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the data, no warranty of this accuracy is provided. All users, especially those with special dietary requirements or food sensitivities, should they assess the accuracy and relevance of this information for their personal circumstances. The information should be used as a guide only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice. The George Institute is not liable for any loss or damage you suffer arising out of the use of or reliance on the information, except that which cannot be excluded by law. We recommend that you consult your doctor or other qualified health professional if you have questions or concerns about your, or your family's health.