
Impact of Economic Incentives on Sales and Consumption of Healthier Foods, and Body Weight Status
This US-based evidence summary provides a high-level review of recent evidence on the impact of economic incentives on the sale and consumption of healthier foods, as well as BMI or body weight outcomes. Eleven research studies are summarized and appraised for quality. The evidence summary describes limitations and considerations for future research in this area, and concludes that there is a sufficient body of evidence to support the use of economic incentive policies.
Resource Information
Date
May 1, 2015
Author
Power Up!
Type
Evidence Summary
Setting
Cafeteria/Canteen, Community-at-large, Grocery/Retail, Mobile Vending, Recreation Centre, Restaurant/Food Service Premise
Age
Children (4-11), Youth (12-17), Adults (18-64), Older Adults (65 and over)
Topic
Healthy Weight | Obesity
Language
English
Jurisdiction
Local/Municipal/Regional, Provincial, Provincial (Ontario), Provincial (outside Ontario), National, International
Tags
body mass index, childhood obesity, children, food costs, food environment, health equity, obesity, policy, retail, social determinants of health, tax, vegetables and fruit, weight