Jinshan College of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350001, China.
China Academy for Rural Development, School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
Nutrients. 2024 Jul 3;16(13):2124. doi: 10.3390/nu16132124.
The prevalence of overweight and obesity among Chinese residents has become a pressing public health concern. The UK Multiple Traffic Light labeling system, known for its user-friendly design, has demonstrated success in promoting healthier food choices. This paper presents novel findings from a randomized controlled experiment assessing the impact of traffic light labeling on Chinese consumers' food choices. Results indicate that the label significantly reduces the intake of calories, fat, carbohydrates, and sodium without increasing the economic costs of food choices. This study contributes empirical evidence to the effectiveness of traffic light labeling in China, with implications for the country's approach to front-of-pack nutrition labeling.
中国居民超重和肥胖的流行已成为一个紧迫的公共卫生问题。英国多信号灯标签系统以其用户友好的设计而闻名，已成功促进了更健康的食物选择。本文介绍了一项随机对照实验的新发现，该实验评估了信号灯标签对中国消费者食物选择的影响。结果表明，标签显著减少了卡路里、脂肪、碳水化合物和钠的摄入，而不会增加食物选择的经济成本。本研究为信号灯标签在中国的有效性提供了经验证据，对中国采用的包装正面营养标签方法具有启示意义。
