Do calorie labels change energy purchased in a simulated online food delivery platform? A multi-arm randomised controlled trial.

Madison LuickFilippo BianchiFrancis BainLauren BandyParita DoshiDarren HilliardJovita LeungAbigail MottershawBobby StuijfzandJordan Whitwell-MakSusan A JebbHugo HarperRachel Pechey

Published in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2024)

Adding calorie labels to food items in a simulated online food delivery platform reduced the energy content of foods selected in five out of seven labelling scenarios. This study provides useful information to inform the implementation of these labels in a food delivery platform context.

Keyphrases

high throughput
human health
health information
weight loss
healthcare
primary care
climate change
risk assessment
randomized controlled trial