Menu Labeling for Healthy Habits and Diet

Overseen By Hyunjung Lee, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Texas A&M University

Disqualifiers: Minors, Visual impairments, Cognitive impairments, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 3

240 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study evaluates the impact of culturally tailored menu labeling interventions on psychosocial factors and ordering behavior among customers in two independently owned Hispanic restaurants in East-Central Texas. Participants will be exposed to one of three sequential menu conditions at each restaurant: (1) a standard menu without nutrition information, (2) a paper menu with bilingual nutrition labels, or (3) a digital menu app enhanced with Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) providing interactive nutrition guidance. The study will assess whether menu formats influence nutrition literacy, decision-making confidence, self-efficacy, attitudes, behavioral intentions, and actual ordering behavior. Data will be collected through surveys, purchase receipts, and app interaction logs.

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

Patrons dining at participating Hispanic restaurants during designated study hours

I can read and speak English or Spanish.

Willing and able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

I am under 18 years old.

I have visual or cognitive issues that make it hard for me to use menus or AR/AI tech.

Restaurant staff involved in study implementation

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants are exposed to one of three menu conditions: standard menu, paper menu with bilingual nutrition labels, or digital AR/AI-enhanced menu.

3 weeks

3 visits (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in psychosocial factors and ordering behavior after menu exposure.

4 weeks

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?

Group I: AR/AI digital menu condition Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Mobile app providing interactive nutrition information and personalized guidance based on dietary preferences.

Group II: Paper menu condition Active Control 1 Intervention

Bilingual paper menus display numeric and icon-based nutrition information, including calories, saturated fat, and sodium.

Group III: Baseline condition Active Control 1 Intervention

Standard menu with no nutrition information.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Texas A&M University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

156

Recruited

28,900+