Health Warning Labels Correct Parents' Misperceptions About Sugary Drink Options.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Noncarbonated sugar-sweetened beverages, such as fruit drinks, sports drinks, and sweetened teas are increasingly promoted to and consumed by youth. These beverages may be perceived as healthier options than soda. To educate consumers about beverages high in added sugar, several cities and states have proposed policies mandating health warning labels on sugar-sweetened beverages.

Methods

In 2015, a total of 2,381 parents were randomized to a no label, calorie label, or warning label condition. An online survey asked about the healthfulness of different beverages, and asked parents to select a beverage for their child in a choice task. Regressions compared the warning and calorie label groups to the control group and measured mediating effects of health beliefs o

SUBMITTER: Moran AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6128141 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature