A Meta-Analysis of Food Labeling Effects on Consumer Diet Behaviors and Industry Practices

The influence of food and beverage labeling (food labeling) on consumer behaviors, industry responses, and health outcomes is not well established.PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines were followed. Ten databases were searched in 2014 for studies published after 1990 evaluating food labeling and consumer purchases/orders, intakes, metabolic risk factors, and industry responses. Data extractions...