UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health

Calorie labeling is now required on all large U.S. chain restaurant menus, but its influence on consumer behavior is mixed. This study examines whether different parent-targeted messages encourage parents to order lower-calorie meals for their children in a hypothetical online setting.

Full Citation: Musicus AA, Hua SV, Schwartz MB, et al. Messages Promoting Healthy Kids’ Meals: An Online RCT. Am J Prev Med. 2021;60(5):674-683. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2020.11.012