Bringing together data from previous studies, we found no evidence that those from more deprived groups are less likely to act on their intentions to change their behaviour, including changing their diet. However, we found some differences between more and…
What are the policy options to “Downsize” portions, packages and tableware?
In this paper we outline a range of actions with the potential to avoid the excess consumption of food and drink that consistently occurs when people are presented with larger portions, packages and tableware size. The actions focus on reducing the size,…
Can portion, package and tableware size increase consumption?
Our systematic review has produced the most conclusive evidence to date that people consistently consume more food and drink when offered larger-sized portions, packages or tableware than when offered smaller-sized versions. The size of this effect, based on combining data…
Can emoticons or colours on labels influence our snack choice?
In an online experiment, neither an emoticon label (smiling or frowning face) nor a label colour (red, green or white) influenced people’s choice between a chocolate or a cereal bar. However, frowning faces on cereal bars did lead people to…
Do less deprived households have healthier shopping baskets?
We looked at the purchases of 25,000 British households in 2010 to get a detailed picture of socioeconomic differences in the purchases of food and drink. Our research found that: more deprived households purchased a larger proportion of energy from…