Trends in food label use associated with new nutrition labeling regulations

作者: Alan R Kristal , Lisa Levy , Ruth E Patterson , Sue S Li , Emily White

DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.88.8.1212

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摘要: OBJECTIVES: This study compared use of food labels before and after implementation new Food Drug Administration regulations in 1994. METHODS: Data were obtained by random-digit-dial surveys Washington State residents 1993 (n = 1001) 1996 1450). RESULTS: After the regulations, usual label increased significantly, 8.5 percentage points women 11.3 men. More respondents looked for information on fat content fewer failed to because they "take too much time" or "are hard understand. CONCLUSIONS: Use satisfaction with their have increased, but 70% adults still want be easier

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