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Nutrition value of "Protein" labeled food
Knížková, Šárka ; Dostálová, Jana (advisor) ; Kudlová, Eva (referee)
This bachelor thesis addresses the issue of increased demand for foods with a high protein content on their packaging. The theoretical part describes the role of proteins in the body, their biological value, and it also names suitable sources of protein for the human body, including the protein content of common foods. There is a particular chapter dedicated to sportspeople and protein supplements. The requirements of the Czech legislation on food with a statement concerning proteins or the name protein itself are given at the end of the theoretical part. The bachelor's thesis aimed to find out the exact offer of foods with the protein label or with a claim related to proteins, evaluate these foods, and determine the awareness of such labelled foods in the general population. The practical part first deals with foods labelled with protein or claims about proteins freely available in the most standard supermarkets. The survey was conducted by visiting the six closest supermarkets while listing all foods with some protein claims. A total of 363 pieces were recorded. Furthermore, the most visited supermarket was evaluated with the help of registered sales and foods with the protein label found in this particular supermarket were analysed. The amount of protein of each food was commented on, and the...
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Consumer protection in the food supplements area
Luptáková, Marcela ; Vavrečka, Jan (advisor) ; Grmelová, Nicole (referee)
The topic of this diploma thesis is the Consumer protection in the food supplements area. The work has been devided into three parts. The first part is devoted to the overview about categorization of the products with the impact on health. This part of this work also includes the elementary terms, which are: food, food supplements, medicinal products, cosmetics products and medical devices. The second chapter is devoted to the matter of food supplements as such. The third chapter deals with the terms health and nutrition claims. The last chapter includes the survey between the consumers of the food suplements and also the survey between the pharmacies.
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Food from the perspective of nutrition and health claims
SOBÍŠKOVÁ, Gabriela
The work has been collected basic information on nutrition labeling and health claims in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of their importance for consumers. The main aim of this thesis was to determine the attitude of consumers to the information provided. How are food consumers familiar with these concepts, how they are perceived and whether they are clear and understandable information on the packaging. Subsequently, it was analyzed how selected companies applied nutrition and health claims on the packaging of their products and if they are beneficial for them.
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