Using traffic light labels to improve food selection in recreation and sport facility eating environments.

摘要: Many recreation and sports facilities have unhealthy food environments, however managers are reluctant to offer healthier foods because they perceive patrons will not purchase them. Preliminary evidence indicates that traffic light labeling (TLL) can increase of healthy in away-from-home retail settings. We examined the effectiveness TLL menus promoting purchases by a sport facility concession, among various sub-groups. all menu items was implemented for 1-week period sales were assessed pre- post-implementation (n = 2101 transactions). A subset consumers completed survey during baseline (n = 322) intervention (n = 313) periods. change proportion patrons' labeled with green, yellow red lights from intervention, association demographic characteristics other responses. Change overall revenues also assessed. There an green (52.2% 55.5%; p < 0.05) reduction (30.4% 27.2%; period. The did differ according any or factors survey. Average daily between increased healthy, reduced publicly funded facility, no loss revenue. Policymakers should consider extending laws public buildings such as promote selection items.