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 | Rachel B ActonCIHR Health System Impact Fellow, Health Canada & University of Waterloo Verified email at uwaterloo.ca Cited by 709 |
[HTML][HTML] Taxes and front-of-package labels improve the healthiness of beverage and snack purchases: a randomized experimental marketplace
Background Sugar taxes and front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labelling systems are strategies
to address diet-related non-communicable diseases. However, there is relatively little …
to address diet-related non-communicable diseases. However, there is relatively little …
The impact of price and nutrition labelling on sugary drink purchases: Results from an experimental marketplace study
Objective To examine the effect of front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labelling and sugary drink
taxation on consumer beverage purchases. Methods A total of 675 respondents aged 16 …
taxation on consumer beverage purchases. Methods A total of 675 respondents aged 16 …
[HTML][HTML] Self-reported impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on diet-related behaviors and food security in 5 countries: results from the International Food Policy Study …
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted many
aspects of daily life, including dietary intake; however, few studies have reported its impacts on …
aspects of daily life, including dietary intake; however, few studies have reported its impacts on …
[HTML][HTML] Awareness, use and understanding of nutrition labels among children and youth from six countries: Findings from the 2019–2020 International Food Policy …
Background Nutrition facts tables (NFTs) on pre-packaged foods are widely used but poorly
understood by consumers. Several countries have implemented front-of-package labels (…
understood by consumers. Several countries have implemented front-of-package labels (…
[HTML][HTML] Experimental study of front-of-package nutrition labels' efficacy on perceived healthfulness of sugar-sweetened beverages among youth in six countries
Front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labels have been proposed as a strategy to help limit sugar-sweetened
beverage (SSB) consumption among youth. However, few studies have …
beverage (SSB) consumption among youth. However, few studies have …
[HTML][HTML] The conceptual framework for the international food policy study: evaluating the population-level impact of food policy
An unhealthy diet is among the leading global causes of death and disability. Globally, a
range of policies are being implemented to support healthy food choices at a population level, …
range of policies are being implemented to support healthy food choices at a population level, …
Added sugar in the packaged foods and beverages available at a major Canadian retailer in 2015: a descriptive analysis
… Contributors: Rachel Acton participated in designing the study, developing the research …
Competing interests: Rachel Acton received a master's scholarship grant from the Canadian …
Competing interests: Rachel Acton received a master's scholarship grant from the Canadian …
Examining differences in children and adolescents' exposure to food and beverage marketing in Canada by sociodemographic characteristics: Findings from the …
Background Many countries, including Canada, are considering regulations to restrict food
and beverage marketing to children. However, little evidence is available outside of the US …
and beverage marketing to children. However, little evidence is available outside of the US …
[HTML][HTML] Tax awareness and perceived cost of sugar-sweetened beverages in four countries between 2017 and 2019: findings from the international food policy study
Background The public health benefits of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes often rely
on, among other things, changes to consumer purchases. Thus, perceived cost of SSBs and …
on, among other things, changes to consumer purchases. Thus, perceived cost of SSBs and …
Do manufacturer 'nutrient claims' influence the efficacy of mandated front-of-package labels?
ObjectiveTo examine consumers’ ability to correctly interpret front-of-package (FOP) ‘high in’
warnings in the presence of a voluntary claim for the same or a different nutrient.DesignA …
warnings in the presence of a voluntary claim for the same or a different nutrient.DesignA …