Labeling Fast Food Doesn’t Create Healthier Eaters

Labeling Fast Food Doesn’t Create Healthier Eaters: A study found that labeling the calories on fast food offerings had no effect on the purchasing habits of low-income, minority consumers. The study found that 27.7% who saw calorie labeling in New York said the information influenced their choices. However, no change in calories purchased after the introduction of calorie labeling was found.

Health Affairs Oct. 2, 2009