My main problem with Scottish government proposals to put calories on menus is that the evidence it is based on is on a “shoogly peg”… Cochrane review frequently quoted found only 11 studies that that explored real world settings https://t.co/Xhgz0mhjx5
Nutritional labelling for healthier food or non-alcoholic drink purchasing and consumption.
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The collective discussions demonstrate cautious optimism and skepticism, referencing sources like Cochrane reviews and government proposals, with some posts highlighting weak evidence or potential lobbying influence, which reflects a nuanced debate about the effectiveness and influence of nutritional labeling policies.
There is mixed support; some discussions acknowledge the potential benefits but also highlight the limited strength of evidence and skepticism about real-world effectiveness.
Posts show moderate interest, mainly in analyzing evidence, policy implications, and debates around whether nutritional labeling actually influences behavior.
Discussions reflect a thoughtful engagement, referencing reviews, studies, and policy proposals, indicating a level of deep consideration rather than superficial commentary.
The group's overall view suggests that while the topic is relevant, the actual impact of nutritional labeling policies remains uncertain or minor at this stage.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyRead our new Cochrane review protocol @CochraneLibrary: "Energy (calorie) labelling for healthier selection and consumption of food or alcohol" (https://t.co/39JoU0Vv48) – an update to our 2018 nutritional labelling review (https://t.co/KwuTOmRNha) https://t.co/XPDOO5LLFS
Trying to find the origins of the idea that meals should be 600kcal based on @PHE_uk 400-600-600. I found this https://t.co/MRo9jBVwq4 repeats the line 'assuming an average meal intake of 600 kcal' evidence based recommendations??? Modelled on NDNS data too
Open research question: are consumers sensitive to carbon emission labels? Evidence on calorie counts a little mixed; this review suggests they do lower consumption https://t.co/nZWk0CBtPP https://t.co/xhIiX1r0hA
@JThambyrajah @Garethiacobucci @bmj_latest @HopeVirgo @DrSdeG @Thefoodmedic Labelling puts agency on the individual rather than the system. No evidence labelling changes anything: https://t.co/9MwZMwvWIx I imagine think tanks and Big Food have been lobbying for this rather than push for healthier products/food equity. @mancunianmedic @parthaskar
@3dancingfeet Hi, that is the underpinning aim of this policy … to reduce overall calories consumption at a population level via individual choice and reformulation of recipes by the industry …. However real world evidence of effectiveness is minimal/low quality… https://t.co/Xhgz0mhjx5
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@3dancingfeet Hi, that is the underpinning aim of this policy … to reduce overall calories consumption at a population level via individual choice and reformulation of recipes by the industry …. However real world evidence of effectiveness is minimal/low quality… https://t.co/Xhgz0mhjx5
@EikoFried mainly based on this cochrane review https://t.co/Xhgz0mhjx5 with aim of both reducing calories consumption at an individual level and via restaurants adjusting recipes as a result….In my opinion evidence is very poor quality for large scale implementation
RT @fionaduffypsy: My main problem with Scottish government proposals to put calories on menus is that the evidence it is based on is on a…
RT @fionaduffypsy: My main problem with Scottish government proposals to put calories on menus is that the evidence it is based on is on a…
My main problem with Scottish government proposals to put calories on menus is that the evidence it is based on is on a “shoogly peg”… Cochrane review frequently quoted found only 11 studies that that explored real world settings https://t.co/Xhgz0mhjx5
Open research question: are consumers sensitive to carbon emission labels? Evidence on calorie counts a little mixed; this review suggests they do lower consumption https://t.co/nZWk0CBtPP https://t.co/xhIiX1r0hA
RT @BehavChangeDsgn: Read our new Cochrane review protocol @CochraneLibrary: "Energy (calorie) labelling for healthier selection and consum…
Read our new Cochrane review protocol @CochraneLibrary: "Energy (calorie) labelling for healthier selection and consumption of food or alcohol" (https://t.co/39JoU0Vv48) – an update to our 2018 nutritional labelling review (https://t.co/KwuTOmRNha) https://t.co/XPDOO5LLFS
The previous version of the review found adding calorie labels to menus and next to food in restaurants, coffee shops and cafeterias, could reduce the calories that people consume by around 8-12% per meal, although the certainty of evidence was low https://t.co/KwuTOmRNha (3/3)
@JThambyrajah @Garethiacobucci @bmj_latest @HopeVirgo @DrSdeG @Thefoodmedic Labelling puts agency on the individual rather than the system. No evidence labelling changes anything: https://t.co/9MwZMwvWIx I imagine think tanks and Big Food have been lobbying for this rather than push for healthier products/food equity. @mancunianmedic @parthaskar
@_RoseGray Theresa Marteau is the (literal) Don in this area. Cochrane 'tentatively suggests' a benefit: https://t.co/kcd6Xvb2wn
@hdebeaufort @BathysphereHat I'm not sure where you're getting your information but the research shows printed nutritional information does make consumers eat less https://t.co/kwKBsZ6qMG
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Gov currently likes giving information & things like personalised prevention. These seem to be acceptable with politicians and public. But such approaches in isolation will make minimal inroads & may widen inequalities. 9/ https://t.co/qfQcFkj76K https://t.co/f6mOJXkjcM
RT @claire_kerins: @DrRobertOConnor @MaritaHennessy @DietitianGen @Dietitianbytes Might also be of interest - @cochranecollab review publis…
RT @claire_kerins: @DrRobertOConnor @MaritaHennessy @DietitianGen @Dietitianbytes Might also be of interest - @cochranecollab review publis…
@DrRobertOConnor @MaritaHennessy @DietitianGen @Dietitianbytes Might also be of interest - @cochranecollab review published last year. Calorie menu labelling reduces calorie consumption by average of 8%; however, more stronger studies required https://t.co/gCISH5rie7
Trying to find the origins of the idea that meals should be 600kcal based on @PHE_uk 400-600-600. I found this https://t.co/MRo9jBVwq4 repeats the line 'assuming an average meal intake of 600 kcal' evidence based recommendations??? Modelled on NDNS data too
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