Self-reported decreases in the purchases of selected unhealthy foods resulting from the implementation of warning labels in Mexican youth and adult population.
Alejandra Contreras-ManzanoChristine M WhiteClaudia NietoKathia L QuevedoJorge Vargas-MezaDavid HammondJames F ThrasherSimón BarqueraAlejandra JáureguiPublished in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2024)
Our findings suggest that implementation of WLs has reduced perceived purchases of unhealthy foods in Mexico. These results underscore the potential positive impact of the labeling policy particularly in subpopulations with lower levels of education and among indigenous adults.