The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) front-of-package labels (FOPL) on Brazilian parents' food and beverage selections for their children. The study includes three arms: 1. no NSS FOPL control group, 2. a group exposed to a NSS FOPL modeled after the Mexican warning label for NSS, and 3. a group exposed to a NSS FOPL using the magnifying glass symbol currently implemented in Brazil for nutrients of public health concern. Participants will be instructed to select products for their child, including one yogurt, three beverages (for breakfast, lunch, and dinner), one granola, and one cereal bar.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
1,068
Participants view the online store with the Mexican-style non-sugar sweetener front-of-package label on eligible products
Participants view the online store with the magnifying glass non-sugar sweetener front-of-package label like the one used in Brazil
Milken Institute School of Public Health
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
RECRUITINGPercentage of products selected that are unsweetened or low in added sugars
Selection of products that do not contain NSS or added sugars, or that contain added sugars below the FOPL threshold (i.e., less than 10 g per 100 g) for granola and cereal bars.
Time frame: Day 1
Percentage of products selected that contain NSS and high added sugars
Selection of products containing both NSS and are high in added sugars, defined as those displaying the FOPL for added sugars (i.e., more than 7.5 g per 100 ml for liquids, and more than 10 g per 100 g for foods).
Time frame: Day 1
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