Looking beyond the health star rating to help choose the food we eat

Food ministers from across Australia and New Zealand have green-lit the process to make the health stars you see in the supermarket mandatory for all food products. 

So far the system has been voluntary, with only 39 per cent of Australian products opting to display their rating. 

It's a step in the right direction, but what else do we need to do to create a healthy environment for everyone?