Nutrition Labeling and Value Size Pricing at Fast-Food Restaurants: A Consumer Perspective

Author:

O'Dougherty Maureen1,Harnack Lisa J.1,French Simone A.1,Story Mary1,Oakes J. Michael1,Jeffery Robert W.1

Affiliation:

1. Maureen ODougherty, PhD; Lisa J. Harnack, DrPH, RD; Simone A. French, PhD; Mary Story, PhD, RD; J. Michael Oakes, PhD; and Robert WJeffery, PhD, are from the Division of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Abstract

Purpose. This pilot study examined nutrition-related attitudes that may affect food choices at fast-food restaurants, including consumer attitudes toward nutrition labeling of fast foods and elimination of value size pricing. Methods. A convenience sample of 79 fast-food restaurant patrons aged 16 and above (78.5% white, 55% female, mean age 41.2 [17.1]) selected meals from fast-food restaurant menus that varied as to whether nutrition information was provided and value pricing included and completed a survey and interview on nutrition-related attitudes. Results. Only 57.9% of participants rated nutrition as important when buying fast food. Almost two thirds (62%) supported a law requiring nutrition labeling on restaurant menus. One third (34%) supported a law requiring restaurants to offer lower prices on smaller instead of bigger-sized portions. Conclusion. This convenience sample of fast-food patrons supported nutrition labels on menus. More research is needed with larger samples on whether point-of-purchase nutrition labeling at fast-food restaurants raises perceived importance of nutrition when eating out.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Health (social science)

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