Abstract
Objective:
To examine undergraduate student perceptions and reported use of nutrition information labels in campus dining halls.
Design:
Paper surveys were administered to a convenience sample of undergraduates.
Setting:
This study was conducted at an urban United States university.
Method:
A survey about perceptions and use of nutrition information labels in the dining halls was distributed to 487 students over a three-month period during the 2009–2010 academic year.
Results:
Of survey respondents, 98% were in favour of making nutrition information available to students, while 96% preferred the information to appear in the dining halls or both in the dining halls and online, rather than online only. Some 88% of survey respondents indicated that the labels affect their food choices at least sometimes.
Conclusion:
The results suggest that college and university dining halls should consider student opinion when deciding whether to provide nutrition information labels in the dining halls.
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