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Boykin-Smith, Anne – Voices in Education, 2020
Obesity is a global health challenge, with 39% of the adult population considered overweight and 13% considered obese as measured in 2016 (World Health Organization (WHO), 2018). The obesity rate in Bermuda was 34.4% in 2014. It is associated with many comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, musculoskeletal…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Nutrition, Merchandise Information, Access to Information
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Seward, Michael W.; Soled, Derek R. – Journal of American College Health, 2020
Nudge theory describes how indirect suggestions and positive reinforcement can influence decision-making. We used nudge theory to implement a traffic-light labeling and choice architecture (modifying product placement) intervention at Harvard University cafeterias, but found no significant change in sales. Survey and focus group data showed that…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Positive Reinforcement, Merchandise Information, Food
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Heinrich, Katie M.; Li, Dongmei; Regan, Gail R.; Howard, Hugh H.; Ahluwalia, Jasjit S.; Lee, Rebecca E. – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2012
Objectives: To determine relationships between food and beverage signs and health. Methods: In 12 public housing neighborhoods, food and alcohol signs were counted for stores and restaurants. Health and demographic data were from 373 adults. Results: Multilevel modeling showed higher BMI was related to more store and restaurant alcohol signs,…
Descriptors: Neighborhoods, Eating Habits, Housing, Dining Facilities