Menu Labeling for Healthy Habits and Diet
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores how different types of menu labeling can help people make healthier food choices at Hispanic restaurants. Participants will encounter one of three menu types: a regular menu, a bilingual paper menu with nutrition details like calories and fat, or a digital menu app with interactive nutrition tips. This is part of the Menu to Meal (M2M) Menu Labeling Intervention. The researchers aim to determine if these menus influence what people order and how confident and informed they feel about their choices. Individuals who dine at these restaurants and can read English or Spanish might be suitable for this study.
As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to contribute to research that could enhance public health through improved menu labeling.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on menu labeling and ordering behavior, so it's unlikely that your medications would be affected.
What prior data suggests that this menu labeling intervention is safe for customers?
Research has shown that using technology like augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) in digital menus is safe and can enhance the dining experience. AR allows diners to explore dishes on their smartphones, offering an engaging way to learn about food. AI delivers clear nutrition information, aiding healthier choices without safety concerns.
Paper menus also present no safety issues. They use bilingual labels to display nutrition details such as calories and fat, similar to food packaging.
Both menu types aim to provide useful information for better food choices. No evidence suggests any safety problems with their use.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores innovative ways to help people make healthier eating choices. The trial compares two unique approaches to menu labeling: one uses a bilingual paper menu with easy-to-understand icons and nutrition facts like calories and sodium, while the other leverages a digital app that offers interactive nutrition details and personalized dietary advice. This digital approach is particularly exciting because it tailors guidance to individual preferences, potentially leading to more effective and personalized dietary changes. By comparing these methods to standard menus with no nutritional information, researchers aim to uncover which strategy best encourages healthier eating habits.
What evidence suggests that this trial's menu labeling interventions could be effective for influencing ordering behavior?
This trial will compare different menu labeling interventions to promote healthy eating habits. Research has shown that AI (Artificial Intelligence) can personalize and improve the accuracy of diet advice. AI assists individuals in tracking their food intake and making healthier choices. In this trial, participants in the AR/AI digital menu condition will use a mobile app that provides interactive nutrition information and personalized guidance based on dietary preferences. Studies suggest that AR (Augmented Reality) can make learning about nutrition more engaging and easier to understand. Together, AI and AR guide individuals to make better food choices by offering clear and personalized nutrition advice. These tools can boost confidence in making healthy decisions and positively influence food selections.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Hyunjung Lee, PhD
Principal Investigator
Department of Nutrition, Texas A&M University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals interested in healthy eating habits, who may be dealing with obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or eating disorders. It's taking place in East-Central Texas at two Hispanic restaurants. Participants should be willing to use different menu formats and provide feedback.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants are exposed to one of three menu conditions: standard menu, paper menu with bilingual nutrition labels, or digital AR/AI-enhanced menu.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in psychosocial factors and ordering behavior after menu exposure.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Menu to Meal (M2M) Menu Labeling Intervention
Trial Overview
The study tests how culturally tailored menu labeling affects customers' choices and attitudes towards food. It compares three types of menus: a standard one without info, a paper menu with bilingual nutrition labels, and an interactive digital app with AR/AI features.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Mobile app providing interactive nutrition information and personalized guidance based on dietary preferences.
Bilingual paper menus display numeric and icon-based nutrition information, including calories, saturated fat, and sodium.
Standard menu with no nutrition information.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Texas A&M University
Lead Sponsor
Citations
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