Don't get 'misled' by food labels

In some previous class session, we discussed Nestle juices and their positioning of the product (rather consumer brainwashing). Many of us perceived it to be healthy and pure for it labeled itself as 'pure and healthy'. While it may not be, as Chen pointed out that its all sugar water and powder flavor (correct me if I am wrong). Well, as consumers we should not be confused by these 'dubious' labels. But most the mothers get it wrong. If the rate of confusion is so high in UK, worst should be here. The news report says:

"Nine out of 10 mothers questioned in a British Heart Foundation (BHF) survey misunderstood the nutrition information on children's foods.

The BHF says mothers believe claims such as "a source of calcium, iron and six vitamins" mean a product is likely to be healthy.

However, the BHF said that - for example - Nestle's Honey Shreddies, which claim to be wholegrain and to "keep your heart healthy and maintain a healthy body", contain more sugar [13.6g] than a ring doughnut [9.2g] in an average serving.

Almost three in five respondents believed that the phrase "no artificial flavourings , no artificial colourings" indicated a healthy treat."

Read whole article here.

"Facebook Hijackers Speak Out About... School Project? "

I don't know whether you, enthusiastic facebook-users, have been victims of this hijack assault - well not an assault but a school project! I have read that:

Hundreds of Facebook groups were turned into zombies on Tuesday in an attempt to display just how vulnerable social networkers can be. Using a design flaw in Facebook's groups feature, a group called Control Your Info found Facebook groups where the administrator had stepped down, joined the group, claimed the vacant administrator spot (which is open to any group member when the administrator leaves) and changed the name to Control Your Info.

What you must be horrified to know that this stunt (the causes are explained in the article) was done as an experiment as a school project. The foursome, the guys doing this hijacking thing, belong to Hyper Island school of Digital Media. The project was to be presented on Wednesday. they hoped their project would be a success. Read the full article here.