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Published in: Archives of Public Health 1/2017

Open Access 01-12-2017 | Research

Menu labeling implementation in dine-in restaurants: the Public’s knowledge, attitude and practices

Authors: Hadia Radwan, Eman M. Faroukh, Reyad Shaker Obaid

Published in: Archives of Public Health | Issue 1/2017

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Abstract

Background

The practice of menu labeling is gaining popularity worldwide as a potential policy to reduce energy intake as a means to decrease the prevalence of obesity. So the purpose of the present study is to identify the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of adults regarding the implementation of menu labeling in dine-in restaurants.

Methods

A cross sectional survey included 2020 male or female adults (aged ≥ 18 years old) participants was collected from two cities in the United Arab Emirates(UAE). The participants filled a validated questionnaire in public places in two cities. A chi-squared test was conducted to compare responses for differences in proportions.

Results

Most participants were knowledgeable about energy requirements for moderately active men (60%) and women (59%), but underestimated energy requirements for inactive adults (34%). The majority of the respondents favored the requirement to post calorie information on menus of dine-in restaurants at the point of purchase (76%). About half the respondents (48%) were more likely to visit restaurants with labeled menus.

Conclusion

The results from this study may form the basis for future strategies in mandating calorie labeling of restaurant menu items in UAE. Menu labeling may be a useful policy tool for promoting appropriate caloric consumption.
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Metadata
Title
Menu labeling implementation in dine-in restaurants: the Public’s knowledge, attitude and practices
Authors
Hadia Radwan
Eman M. Faroukh
Reyad Shaker Obaid
Publication date
01-12-2017
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Archives of Public Health / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 2049-3258
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-017-0177-9

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