Temporal trends in the epidemic of childhood obesity have been paralleled by increases in
the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) during childhood. Consumption has …

ObjectiveMenu labelling is a practical tool to inform consumers of the energy content of
menu items and help consumers make informed decisions in the eating-out environment …

We study the impact of mandatory calorie posting on consumers' purchase decisions using
detailed data from Starbucks. We find that average calories per transaction fall by 6 percent …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of smartphone apps as tools to
promote healthy eating behaviors, especially when ordering food and drinks in restaurants …

Objective To assess the impact of fast food restaurants adding calorie labelling to menu
items on the energy content of individual purchases. Design Cross sectional surveys in …

Background Saudi Arabia has passed through lifestyle changes toward unhealthy dietary
patterns such as high fast food consumption. Adolescents and young adults, particularly …

Childhood obesity is epidemic in the United States, and is expected to increase the rates of
many chronic diseases. Increasing physical activity and improving nutrition are keys to …

To follow up on a previous study that examined how the mandated displaying of calorie
information on menu boards in fast-food restaurants in New York City influenced consumers' …

In a field experiment involving online workplace lunch orders, this study examines the
impact of numeric and traffic light calorie labels on calorie intake. Employees of a large …

Background In 2010, Philadelphia enacted a menu-labeling law requiring full-service
restaurant chains to list values for calories, sodium, fat, and carbohydrates for each item on …