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The effects of calorie labels on those at high-risk of eating pathologies: a pre-post intervention study in a University cafeteria

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to examine the effect of a public policy (menu labelling) on those at high-risk for eating pathologies. Specifically, the study looked for any adverse effects related to eating disturbance level. STUDY DESIGN: The study employed a pre-post intervention design. Baseline collection took place in October 2012. One week prior to follow-up in November 2012, calorie labels were displayed next to virtually all menu …

Authors

Lillico HG; Hanning R; Findlay S; Hammond D

Journal

Public Health, Vol. 129, No. 6, pp. 732–739

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

June 2015

DOI

10.1016/j.puhe.2015.03.005

ISSN

0033-3506