For people with Type 2 diabetes
Not all manufacturers use the traffic light system so you may see a Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) label on some of the foods you buy, such as the example below:
This label provides information on the amount of sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt as well as the number of calories in each portion of the product.
The percentages refer to the proportion of the total amount of the nutrient that is recommended for an average adult per day. These figures are based on GDAs for women, to encourage people who need less energy to consume fewer calories.
This system requires a greater level of interpretation than the traffic light system.
Reviewed August 2010
Next review February 2012