7 Glossary of Definitions
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A general level claim which describes (explicitly or implicitly) the biological role of a food or energy or nutrient or biologically active substance beyond normal growth, development, maintenance and other like functions of the body eg. a high fibre diet may help to improve bowel function. A general level claim which describes (explicitly or implicitly) the biological role of a food or energy or nutrient or biologically active substance in normal growth, development, maintenance and other like functions of the body eg. Calcium aids in the development of strong bones and teeth. A type of nutrition, health and related claim which does not reference a biomarker or a serious disease or condition. A claim, other than a therapeutic claim, that describes or indicates the relationship between the consumption of a food, a category of food or one of its constituents and health. FSANZ considers that a health claim may be a type of general level claim (but does not include a content claim) or a high level claim. A type of nutrition, health and related claim which references a biomarker or a serious disease or condition. A claim that a food is specifically suited in some way, due to the nutritional composition, to the particular stage in a persons life, for example, childhood, pregnancy or menopause. A nutrition claim is a type of general level claim that refers to the presence or absence of energy, nutrients or biologically active substances in a food. It may be an absolute claim about the level of a nutrient in a food, for example ‘this food is low in fat’ or a comparative claim e.g. reduced fat’. A high level claim which describes the biological role of a food or energy or nutrient or biologically active substance in significantly reducing the risk of developing a serious disease or condition eg. A healthy diet that may lower the risk of certain cancers is one that is low in fats and includes fibre from a number of sources including a variety of fruits and vegetables and wholegrain bran and cereals. This food is high in dietary fibre. A number given to each item (by category and brand) stocked in a retail outlet for inventory and tracking purposes.
Absolute Content claim
See nutrition content claim Comparative content claim
See nutrition content claim Enhanced Function claim
Function claim General level Claim Health claim High level claim Lifestage claim Major food category The main categories of foods defined in the food additive standard of the new Code. Minor food category A component of the major food category grouped by similar food type or regulatory grouping. Nutrition content claim Nutrition health and related claim A collective term for any claim which makes reference claim to nutrients, nutrition or diet and health. Risk reduction claim Stock Keeping Unit Therapeutic claim A claim which refers to the prevention, treatment, alleviation or cure of a disease, ailment, defect or injury. Whole of diet claim Advice as to the general type of food or nutrients a person should include in their daily intake of food to achieve a certain health goal.
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