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Current Obesity Reports
Published in: Current Obesity Reports 1/2015

01-03-2015 | Etiology of Obesity (T Gill, Section Editor)

The Influence of Nutrition Labeling and Point-of-Purchase Information on Food Behaviours

Authors: Ekaterina Volkova, Cliona Ni Mhurchu

Published in: Current Obesity Reports | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

Point-of-purchase information on packaged food has been a highly debated topic. Various types of nutrition labels and point-of-purchase information have been studied to determine their ability to attract consumers’ attention, be well understood and promote healthy food choices. Country-specific regulatory and monitoring frameworks have been implemented to ensure reliability and accuracy of such information. However, the impact of such information on consumers’ behaviour remains contentious. This review summarizes recent evidence on the real-world effectiveness of nutrition labels and point-of-purchase information.
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Metadata
Title
The Influence of Nutrition Labeling and Point-of-Purchase Information on Food Behaviours
Authors
Ekaterina Volkova
Cliona Ni Mhurchu
Publication date
01-03-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Obesity Reports / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 2162-4968
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13679-014-0135-6

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