A randomized controlled trial examining consumers' perceptions and opinions on using different versions of a FoodFlip© smartphone application for delivery of nutrition information.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Food labelling is a common intervention to improve diets, where the back-of-pack Nutrition Information Panel (or Nutrition Facts table (NFt)) provides comprehensive nutrition information on food packages. However, many consumers find it difficult and time-consuming to identify healthier foods using the NFt. As a result, different interpretative nutrition rating systems (INRS) may enable healthier food choices and it is essential that consumers have the tools to allow for easily accessible nutrition information. The objective of this study was to examine consumers' perceptions of different (INRS) for delivery of nutrition information using different versions of a smartphone app, FoodFlip©. METHODS:This study was part of a larger randomized controlled trial examining consumer perc

SUBMITTER: Ahmed M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7017573 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature