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Heralded as an effective public health intervention for curbing rising obesity rates, food labels and calorie posting laws are often cited as tools that can facilitate healthier personal eating behaviors. This thesis aims to evaluate this proposition through rigorous examination of the existing evidence. Overall, the research indicates that food labeling in grocery stores and restaurants is effective, ... read morebut for only specific segments of the population including those of higher socioeconomic status, women, Caucasians, and those already familiar with health/weight matters. For most, there exists a multitude of other behavioral, attitudinal, situational, and product-involvement factors influencing food purchasing behavior. While alternative food label systems and the simplification and modernization of current food label regulations can facilitate modest results in healthful eating, effective solutions will encompass interventions that rely upon comprehension of other food purchasing determinants.read less
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