Labeling foods with added sugar content may reduce demand and consumption
The labeling of added sugar on food labels, which became mandatory in the U.S. by 2021, may reduce demand for and consumption of certain types of food, according to a study led by researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
The labeling of added sugar on food labels, which became mandatory in the U.S. by 2021, may reduce demand for and consumption of certain types of food, according to a study led by researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
The short version
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- The study , published in the journal Agribusiness , analyzed retail scanner data from 2015 to 2020 to examine how the addition of added sugar labels affected the way consumers shopped for and consumed yogurt and cookie products.
- The researchers found that these labels reduced consumer demand for products with higher amounts of added sugar in both product categories.
What happened
"Giving people clearer information about added sugar can change purchasing decisions, and it also means policymakers may have more targeted options," said Yizao Liu, associate professor of agricultural economics and co-author of the study. Consuming high amounts of these added sugars has been linked to many negative health consequences , such as obesity and related chronic conditions.
Why it matters
It's also been connected with diluting the overall nutrient density of the diet and increasing total daily energy intake, the researchers said.
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