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Research Project: Dietary and Physical Activity Guidance for Weight Loss and Maintenance

Location: Healthy Body Weight Research

Title: Current evidence on front of pack labeling in the U.S.

Author
item Hess, Julie

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 1/14/2023
Publication Date: 1/14/2023
Citation: Hess, J.M. 2023. Current evidence on front of pack labeling in the U.S. FoodFluence Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: This presentation reviewed the current body of scientific evidence on the ability of front of pack labels (on food packages) to impact consumer behavior. There are currently many gaps in the nutrition science literature regarding the interplay between consumer education and consumer behavior. Consumer food purchases depend on many factors, including taste, affordability, culture, access, education, food security, health status, and more. All front of pack labeling schemes, including those used in Mexico, Canada, Chile, and the United States, have limitations in communicating this information to consumers, and more dedicated research is needed.