Impact of different front-of-package labeling models on food choices among residents in Shanghai, China: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increased convenience food consumption poses considerable public health concerns because of its high oil, salt, and sugar content. The World Health Organization endorses front-of-pack labeling (FOPL) as a strategy to enhance consumer choice toward healthier options. Despite their global adoption, the efficacy of various FOPL systems in China's unique market remains unexplored. Here, we evaluated the impact of different FOPL models on the food purchasing behaviors of Shanghai residents.

Methods

This randomized controlled trial included 7,346 respondents, who were randomly assigned to one of four FOPL groups: Nutri-Choice (NC), Nutrition Information Panel (NIP), Comprehensive Nutri-Choice (CNC), and Warning Label (WL). An online questionnaire was used to collect the

SUBMITTER: Sun Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12272224 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature