Publications [#271323] of Kelly D. Brownell

Journal Articles

1. Roberto, CA; Schwartz, MB; Brownell, KD (2009). Rationale and evidence for menu-labeling legislation.. American journal of preventive medicine, 37(6), 546-551. [doi]
   (last updated on 2024/04/19)

   Abstract:
   Menu-labeling legislation is a proposed public health intervention for poor diet and obesity that requires chain restaurants to provide nutrition information on menus and menu boards. The restaurant industry has strongly opposed menu-labeling legislation. Using scientific evidence, this paper counters industry arguments against menu labeling by demonstrating that consumers want chain restaurant nutrition information to be disclosed; the current methods of providing nutrition information are inadequate; the expense of providing nutrition information is minimal; the government has the legal right to mandate disclosure of information; consumers have the right to know nutrition information; a lack of information reduces the efficiency of a market economy; and menu labeling has the potential to make a positive public health impact.