1. Calorie Labels at Restaurants: Half of Adults Notice, but Some More Than Others.
- Author
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Restrepo, Brandon J.
- Subjects
RESTAURANTS ,INCOME ,CONSUMER behavior ,HOMESITES ,RESTAURANT menus ,FOOD labeling ,WIDOWS - Abstract
This article discusses the impact of calorie labels at restaurants on consumer behavior. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented regulations in 2018 requiring chain restaurants to disclose calorie information on menus. A study conducted by the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) found that about half of U.S. adults noticed calorie labels on menus. However, there were disparities in noticing calorie labels based on factors such as gender, household income, marital status, and residential location. Men, individuals with higher incomes, married or partnered adults, and residents of certain regions were more likely to notice calorie information. The study also mentioned that the COVID-19 pandemic affected data collection, and further research is needed to assess the impact of calorie labels on consumer choices. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024