Nutritional Labeling on Menus in Full-Service Restaurants: Consumer Attitudes and Intended Usage
Description:
Dining out has become an important part of the American lifestyle, greater frequencies as well as increased portion sizes have led to concern. The number of Americans that are classified as overweight or obese has also increased considerably, and the foodservice industry has become a target. Mandatory labeling of menu items has been avoided to this point, but the subject has moved to the forefront and continues to be debated. This study surveyed 502 patrons at a student-run restaurant in Tex…
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Date:
August 2005
Creator:
Foster, Charles R.