The effect of food packaging elements on children's food choices and intake: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Little can be added about the worldwide concern over the exponential increase in obesity and child overweight problems. Much of the unhealthy eating habits occur at the time of food choice. The enormous influence of marketing strategies in general, and packaging in particular, has been highlighted here. In this respect, public policies that tend to direct choices toward healthier options have been developed. However, the usefulness of such policies will depend on evidence of how different packaging elements can influence children. This systematic review (SR) aims to compile the knowledge available to date on the influence of packaging on food choices and eating behaviours in children. Methodologically, the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) guidelines have been follo

SUBMITTER: Arraztio-Cordoba A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9751922 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature