Putting less food on the plate is best way to nudge people to eat healthy, says study

Changing the amount of food on a plate is the most effective intervention method because you do not need to rely on changing people's beliefs or their goals, researchers said. PHOTO: ST FILE
Joyce Teo
Senior Health Correspondent
Updated
Aug 12, 2019, 07:02 AM
Published
Aug 11, 2019, 05:30 PM
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SINGAPORE - Food nutrition labelling is a popular way for governments to drive healthy eating.

By informing people of the nutritional content of the food products, the hope is that consumers will make healthier choices.

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