Bringing Menu Labelling to Independent Restaurants: Findings from a Voluntary Pilot Project in Toronto.
Can J Diet Pract Res
; 78(4): 177-181, 2017 12 01.
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ABSTRACT
Toronto Public Health conducted a pilot project to assess the feasibility of menu labelling by independent restaurants. The pilot project was informed by consultations with the industry and other jurisdictions that have implemented a similar initiative. Public Health Dietitians worked closely with these restaurants to help them work toward posting calories and sodium on their menus. This paper reports on the findings of a feasibility assessment that took a mixed-methods approach resulting in a comprehensive process evaluation. Results showed that having highly motivated restaurants and early adopters of menu labelling is a necessary starting point. However, this alone is not sufficient to make voluntary menu labelling successful. It may be feasible only for select independent restaurants who (i) are highly motivated and ready to make a substantial time commitment; (ii) value offering healthy food choices; (iii) have fairly standardized recipes to begin with; (iv) receive extensive specialized, individualized support; and (v) receive incentives, cost offsetting, and recognition. Full-scale implementation of a menu labelling program with Toronto independent restaurants was not justified given the current level of interest and capacity.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Restaurantes
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Etiquetado de Alimentos
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Planificación de Menú
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Can J Diet Pract Res
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article