Evaluation of the introduction of a healthy food and drink policy in 13 community recreation centres on the healthiness and nutrient content of customer purchases and business outcomes: An observational study.
Shaan Stephanie NaughtonHelena RomaniukAnna PeetersAlexandra ChungAlethea JerebineLiliana OrellanaTara Boelsen-RobinsonPublished in: PloS one (2023)
This study has shown that the implementation of a policy to improve the health of retail food environments can result in a shift towards healthier purchases. Sales revenue from foods did not decline, though revenue from drinks did, indicating future research needs to explore mitigation of this.