Impact of calorie labelling in worksite cafeterias: a stepped wedge randomised controlled pilot trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For working adults, about one-third of energy is consumed in the workplace making this an important context in which to reduce energy intake to tackle obesity. The aims of the current study were first, to identify barriers to the feasibility and acceptability of implementing calorie labelling in preparation for a larger trial, and second, to estimate the potential impact of calorie labelling on energy purchased in worksite cafeterias.

Methods

Six worksite cafeterias were randomised to the intervention starting at one of six fortnightly periods, using a stepped wedge design. The trial was conducted between August and December 2016, across 17 study weeks. The intervention comprised labelling all cafeteria products for which such information was available with their

SUBMITTER: Vasiljevic M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5950179 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature