Calorie labelling and other drivers of takeaway food choices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Frequent consumption of out-of-home (OOH) foods, including takeaways, is linked to higher energy intake and poorer diet quality. In April 2022, calorie labelling was mandated in England for large OOH businesses to support healthier choices. This paper aimed to explore knowledge and use of calorie labelling when ordering takeaway food online and other factors influencing food choices, overall and by sociodemographic characteristics.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey of 1040 takeaway consumers in England from an OOH purchase panel assessed knowledge and awareness of calorie labelling legislation, self-reported impact on online takeaway choices, and key drivers of takeaway consumption. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, logistic regressions and thematic

SUBMITTER: Cornelsen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12772572 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature