About this trial
Participants will be assigned to one of four conditions: (i) nutrient warning labelling and no taxation, (ii) nutrient warning labelling and taxation, (iii) current traffic light labelling and taxation or (iv) a control condition (current traffic light labelling and no taxation). Participants will complete a food ordering task using a simulated online supermarket resembling a major UK retailer (Tesco), before purchasing their selected items for delivery/collection via the retailer. Food choices will be recorded, and participants will self-report intake of purchased food items.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Are a UK resident
Are aged 18 years and above
Are fluent in English
Have access to a laptop/desktop computer with internet access
Disqualifiers
None
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Labelling
- Taxation
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
University of Liverpool
Lead sponsor
Medical Research Council
Collaborator