Socioeconomic position and the effect of energy labelling on consumer behaviour: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are well documented socioeconomic disparities in diet quality and obesity. Menu energy labelling is a public health policy designed to improve diet and reduce obesity. However, it is unclear whether the impact energy labelling has on consumer behaviour is socially equitable or differs based on socioeconomic position (SEP).

Methods

Systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental (between-subjects) and pre-post implementation field studies examining the impact of menu energy labelling on energy content of food and/or drink selections in higher vs. lower SEP groups.

Results

Seventeen studies were eligible for inclusion. Meta-analyses of 13 experimental studies that predominantly examined hypothetical food and drink choices showed that energy labellin

SUBMITTER: Robinson E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9903416 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature