Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 44, Issue 1 , Pages 84-86, January 2009

Does Calorie Information Promote Lower Calorie Fast Food Choices Among College Students?

  • Mary A. Gerend, Ph.D.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Mary A. Gerend, Ph.D., Department of Medical Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Medicine, Florida State University, 1115 West Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4300

Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, Florida

Received 16 March 2008; accepted 10 June 2008. published online 29 September 2008.

Abstract 

This experiment evaluated effects of calorie information on college students' fast food choices. Women chose lower calorie meals, lower calorie items, and lower priced meals when calorie information was provided than when it was not. Men's selections were unaffected. Providing calorie information at point of purchase could have positive implications for public health.

Keywords: Food labeling, Public health, Health policy, Obesity, Students

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PII: S1054-139X(08)00259-0

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.06.014

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 44, Issue 1 , Pages 84-86, January 2009

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