Am J Public Health March 2012 PMID 22390518

A 2-phase labeling and choice architecture intervention to improve healthy food and beverage choices.

Anne N Thorndike, Lillian Sonnenberg, Jason Riis, Susan Barraclough, Douglas E Levy

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Peak: 1 in Aug 2020
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What people are saying

The collective discussions strongly support the article’s findings, noting real-world examples like Massachusetts General Hospital's water placement increasing bottled water sales and reducing soda consumption, illustrating the practical impact and relevance of the study’s strategies. The tone reflects positivity and a belief in the importance of environmental cues for healthy choices, with expressions like 'great example' and 'potential game changer'.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that the article presents effective strategies for promoting healthy choices, highlighting success stories like the cafeteria water placement and sales changes.

InterestHigh interest

The high interest score reflects enthusiasm for practical interventions and curiosity about similar approaches in other settings.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include detailed references to specific strategies, such as the visible placement of bottled water and labeling, indicating moderate engagement with the content.

ImpactHigh impact

Posts suggest that these methods could have meaningful impacts on health behaviors, with phrases like 'significant change' and 'could transform habits' emphasizing this view.

Abstract in brief

  • The study tested a two-phase strategy to promote healthy eating in a hospital cafeteria, first using colorcoded labels and then adding more visible and convenient green options.
  • Results showed that red (unhealthy) item sales decreased while green (healthy) item sales increased significantly, especially for beverages, after both phases.
  • The combination of labeling and improved choice architecture effectively boosted the sales of healthy foods and beverages in the cafeteria.]

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Lucas Miller
@LucasMillerBSH · X

How to improve the hydration habits of thousands of people: https://t.co/9kTKATeDN6 Massachusetts General Hospital moved bottled water right next to the cashiers in the cafeteria. Over the next 3 months, soda sales dropped 11.4%. Meanwhile, bottled water sales increased 25.8%. https://t.co/tr9pTRW7AA

Aug 19, 2020 · 1 like · 605 followers View post →
しき / MYPLATE
@shiki__ikihs · X

研究によると、カフェテリアで健康的な食品を目立つ位置に配置することで、その販売が増加し、不健康な食品の販売が減少しました。家庭でも、野菜やフルーツを見える場所に、お菓子を目立たない場所に置くことで、健康的な食選択がしやすくなります。 https://t.co/LeddY2AzE4

Nov 9, 2024 · 553 followers View post →

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しき / MYPLATE
@shiki__ikihs · X

研究によると、カフェテリアで健康的な食品を目立つ位置に配置することで、その販売が増加し、不健康な食品の販売が減少しました。家庭でも、野菜やフルーツを見える場所に、お菓子を目立たない場所に置くことで、健康的な食選択がしやすくなります。 https://t.co/LeddY2AzE4

Nov 9, 2024 · 553 followers View post →
Lucas Miller
@LucasMillerBSH · X

How to improve the hydration habits of thousands of people: https://t.co/9kTKATeDN6 Massachusetts General Hospital moved bottled water right next to the cashiers in the cafeteria. Over the next 3 months, soda sales dropped 11.4%. Meanwhile, bottled water sales increased 25.8%. https://t.co/tr9pTRW7AA

Aug 19, 2020 · 1 like · 605 followers View post →