Qualitative analysis of UK women's attitudes to calorie-based alcohol marketing and alcohol calorie labelling. [PDF]
Mandatory standardized nutritional information on alcoholic drinks such as energy, or calorie labelling, is a population-level public health measure aimed at addressing obesity and alcohol consumption.
Atkinson AM +4 more
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Is calorie labelling on menus the solution to obesity? [PDF]
From April 2022, as part of the UK government’s new obesity strategy, it is now compulsory for all larger restaurant and cafes in the UK to include calorie labelling on their menus.
Yeo GSH.
europepmc +6 more sources
Assessing the impact of a mandatory calorie labelling policy in out-of-home food outlets in England on consumer behaviour: a natural experimental study [PDF]
Background Out-of-home (OOH) food tends to be energy-dense and nutrient-poor. In response, England implemented a mandatory calorie labelling policy in the OOH sector.
Michael Essman +12 more
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Evaluation of a voluntary nutritional information program versus calorie labelling on menus in Canadian restaurants: a quasi-experimental study design [PDF]
Background A significant proportion of the Canadian diet comes from foods purchased in restaurant settings. In an effort to promote healthy eating, the province of British Columbia (BC) implemented the Informed Dining Program (IDP), a voluntary, industry
Lana Vanderlee +2 more
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Implementation and enforcement of mandatory calorie labelling regulations for the out-of-home sector in England: Qualitative study of the experiences of business implementers and regulatory enforcers. [PDF]
BackgroundMandatory calorie labelling on menus of large out-of-home food outlets was implemented in England on 6 April 2022. Barriers and facilitators that were unforeseen before implementation may modify policy impacts.
Michael Essman +8 more
doaj +2 more sources
Randomized trial evaluating the effectiveness of within versus across-category front-of-package lower-calorie labelling on food demand [PDF]
Background Several front-of-pack (FOP) labels identify healthier options by comparing foods within product categories. Alternative approaches label healthier options by comparing across categories. Which approach is superior remains unknown.
Eric Andrew Finkelstein +2 more
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Kilocalorie labelling in the out-of-home sector: an observational study of business practices and consumer behaviour prior to implementation of the mandatory calorie labelling policy in England, 2022 [PDF]
Background Regulations mandating kilocalorie (kcal) labelling for large businesses in the out-of-home food sector (OHFS) came into force on 6th April 2022 as a policy to reduce obesity in England. To provide indicators of potential reach and impact, kcal
Megan Polden +9 more
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Views of people with disordered eating on current and alternative out-of-home calorie labelling policies in England: a mixed-methods survey [PDF]
Introduction Out-of-home calorie labelling was introduced in England as part of public health policy to address obesity. We examined the acceptability and perceived impacts of the policy on individuals with disordered eating.
Lucy Serpell +8 more
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‘We should be focusing on why we eat, what we eat and how it makes us feel, not how many calories it has’: a photovoice study exploring young people’s views on the out-of-home calorie labelling policy in England and their priorities for changing the local food environment [PDF]
Background Obesity is a complex problem, a perpetual challenge for governments to address. In 2022 as part of a government obesity strategy, a mandatory calorie labelling policy for out-of-home food sectors was implemented in England.
Vanessa Er +8 more
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Examining use of restaurant nutrition information among adults living in England engaged in disordered eating or weight management efforts [PDF]
Background Calorie labels on menus are a popular policy initiative to help consumers to reduce their energy intake. Consumers trying to improve their diet may benefit from the labels if they help inform eating decisions. However, it is not well known how
Alena F. Oxenham +5 more
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