Availability of calorie information on online food delivery service platforms among major chain restaurants in Canadian provinces with different calorie labelling policies

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Opportunities to address the failure of online food retailers to ensure access to required food labelling information in the USA

Jennifer L. Pomeranz et al.

Summary: This study aimed to characterize the extent and variability of online retailers' disclosure of required and regulated information, and to identify the legal authorities for the federal government to require online food retailers to disclose such information.

PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION (2022)

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Choosing the Light Meal: Real-Time Aggregation of Calorie Information Reduces Meal Calories

Eric M. VanEpps et al.

Summary: Real-time traffic light feedback on calorie content of meals can help reduce calorie intake in orders, especially by prompting individuals to adjust high-calorie orders. Consumers are satisfied with traffic light aggregation and show greater willingness to return to restaurants that use these labels.

JOURNAL OF MARKETING RESEARCH (2021)

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Geographic reach and nutritional quality of foods available from mobile online food delivery service applications: novel opportunities for retail food environment surveillance

Keshbir Brar et al.

Summary: This study aimed to investigate the geographical expansion of online food delivery services (OFDS) on retail food environments and evaluate the healthfulness of foods available on mobile OFDS in a large Canadian city. The results showed that OFDS significantly increases geographic access to food, but the food offerings do not meet healthy eating recommendations.

BMC PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Nutrition & Dietetics

The Availability and Quality of Food Labelling Components in the Canadian E-Grocery Retail Environment

Jennifer J. Lee et al.

Summary: The study evaluated the availability and quality of food labelling components in the Canadian e-grocery retail environment. The results showed that while all products had product images, essential nutrition information such as nutrition facts and allergen details were lacking. The study also found wide variability and inconsistencies in the presentation of product labelling components.

NUTRIENTS (2021)

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