Evidence, discourse and values in obesity-oriented policy: Menu labeling as a conversation starter

International Journal of Obesity

Volumn 35, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 464-471

  Allison, D B ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BODY FAT; BODY WEIGHT; CALORIC INTAKE; CONSUMER HEALTH INFORMATION; DISEASE CONTROL; FOOD INTAKE; HEALTH CARE POLICY; HEALTH SERVICE; LAW; MEDICAL RESEARCH; NOTE; NUTRITIONAL HEALTH; NUTRITIONAL VALUE; OBESITY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM; PUBLICATION; SOCIAL ASPECT;

CHOICE BEHAVIOR; FEEDING BEHAVIOR; FEMALE; FOOD LABELING; HUMANS; MALE; MENU PLANNING; OBESITY; PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES; PUBLICATION BIAS;

EID: 79954451751     PISSN: 03070565     EISSN: 14765497     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2011.28     Document Type: Note

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