Journal article
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