Effects of 4 Interpretive Front-of-Package Labeling Systems on Hypothetical Beverage and Snack Selections: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Policymakers and researchers have proposed a variety of interpretative front-of-package food labeling systems, but it remains unclear which is most effective at encouraging people to choose healthier foods and beverages, including among people with less education.

Objective

To test the effects of 4 interpretative front-of-package food labeling systems on the healthfulness of beverage and snack selections, overall and by education level.

Design, setting, and participants

This randomized clinical trial of a national sample of US adults 18 years and older was conducted online from November 16 to December 3, 2022.

Intervention

Participants were randomized to view products with 1 of 5 food labeling systems, including control (calorie labels only) or 1 of

SUBMITTER: Grummon AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10500374 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature