Grant: Operating Grant

A majority of Canadians know that they should adopt healthier food habits, and that physical activity is good for their health. In fact, much effort has been invested to educate the population about healthy behaviors. Different food labels can be used by consumers to identify healthier foods in the market, so that they can make informed food choices and have better eating habits. But, does nutritional information on food labels really contribute to improve what we eat? While it could improve consumer's choices and purchases, food labels can also be confusing and difficult to understand for many of them. It is also not clear whether food labelling has always beneficial impacts on food intake, as overeating can be observed when foods are perceived as healthy. The general objective of the present research proposal is to better understand the long-term effects of different food labelling strategies on the regulation of food intake among women. Because the popularity and demand for nutrition information is increasing, results from this study will help health professionals and public health organizations to identify better tools that promote healthy weight and eating habits among Canadians.