Journal
JOURNAL OF HUNGER & ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION
Volume 6, Issue 2, Pages 166-178Publisher
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/19320248.2011.576210
Keywords
menu labeling; calorie labeling; food environments; nutrition intervention in worksites; effectiveness evaluations; cafeteria patrons; menu boards
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- Kaiser Permanente (KP) Foundation
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This study evaluated a calorie labeling intervention in Kaiser Permanente Hospital cafeterias. Three cafeteria conditions were no labeling; calorie and nutrient labeling on posters only; posters plus point-of-purchase menu board calorie labeling. More respondents noticed calorie information at poster plus menu board sites than at poster-only sites (P < 0.05). Over 80% of patrons supported provision of calorie information. There was a significant increase in purchases of lower calorie side dishes (P < 0.0001) and snacks (P= 0.006) at the menu board site, compared with the no-labeling site. These findings support the premise that menu labeling can be useful in worksite wellness initiatives.
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