Abstract
This experiment evaluated effects of calorie information on college students' fast food choices. Women chose lower calorie meals, lower calorie items, and lower priced meals when calorie information was provided than when it was not. Men's selections were unaffected. Providing calorie information at point of purchase could have positive implications for public health.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 84-86 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Adolescent Health |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2009 |
Keywords
- Food labeling
- Health policy
- Obesity
- Public health
- Students
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Psychiatry and Mental health
