Consumers will be able to stay healthier as there will be a color-coded system, according to one of Australia's leading food manufacturers.

There was a national review of food labeling laws that was done recently that supported traffic light labels being introduced and this move by the maker of Weet-Bix follows that.

Britain is already following the three-color system. There is a red color on foods that are high in sugar and fat and this system is aimed at educating shoppers about what nutrition exactly do food stuffs have.

Protein and fiber and more are the groups in which foods should be divided and these groups will be named ‘eat often’, ‘eat occasionally’ and ‘eat sparingly’, according to Sanitarium's Healthy Eating System proportion ratings.

This step can lead to a huge difference, according to Sanitarium's science and technical manager Greg Gambrill.

He said, “It goes beyond ranking individual food nutrients and provides additional recommendations on the best way to incorporate food into your overall diet.”

In OZ, there will be a decline in chronic diseases if unhealthy eating habits are changed in OZ, the company stated.