✨ Sports Food Standards




4742 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE No. 170

(3) The label on a package of protein energy supplement may include statements to the effect that -

(a) the product may assist in providing a low-bulk diet as may be required during training; and

(b) the product may assist in supplementing the diet with a high energy source as may be required during training; and

(c) usage as directed may assist in the development of muscle bulk; and

(d) the product is useful either before, during and/or after sustained strenuous exercise.

9 Energy supplement

(1) An energy supplement is a formulated supplementary sports food for which not more than 20% of the energy yield of the product is derived from protein.

(2) The label on a package of energy supplement must include statements to the effect that -

(a) if used during exercise, the food should be consumed in accordance with directions, to avoid the possibility of gastrointestinal upset; and

(b) the food must be consumed with an appropriate fluid intake.

(3) If more than 30% of the energy yield of the energy supplement is derived from fat, the label on the energy supplement must include a statement to the effect that the product is a high fat food and should be used for special fat loading strategies rather than everyday use.

(4) The label on a package of energy supplement may include statements to the effect that -

(a) the product may assist in supplementing the diet with an energy source as may be required during training; and

(b) the product is useful either before, during and/or after sustained strenuous exercise.


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VUW Te Waharoa PDF NZ Gazette 2000, No 170


Gazette.govt.nz PDF NZ Gazette 2000, No 170





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πŸ₯ Standard for Formulated Supplementary Sports Foods (continued from previous page)

πŸ₯ Health & Social Welfare
Sports foods, Nutritional supplements, Labelling, Composition, Health claims, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Energy yield