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Tweaking Food Delivery Apps Can Lower Calories Purchased

Summary

This article discusses research which suggests that making small tweaks to food delivery apps, such as positioning lower-calorie menu items more prominently, pre-selecting smaller portion sizes, and adding calorie labels, can encourage healthier food selections and lower calorie intake by 4-15%. The research team developed a simulated online food delivery platform to generate evidence on the effectiveness of the interventions, and their results showed that all of the interventions significantly reduced calorie purchases. Additionally, they conducted a Think-Aloud study to explore how to enhance the effectiveness and acceptability of calorie labels in food delivery apps, and the key recommendations included providing a filter to switch calorie labels on and off, communicating recommended energy intake per meal, and avoiding judgmental framing of calorie labels.

Q&As

What kind of modifications can be made to food delivery apps to promote healthier eating?
Modifications that can be made to food delivery apps to promote healthier eating include the prominent positioning of low-calorie menu items, preselecting smaller portions by default, and calorie labels.

What were the results of the three randomized trials testing changes to food delivery apps?
The results of the three randomized trials testing changes to food delivery apps showed that all interventions significantly reduced calorie purchases, with effect sizes ranging from a 6% to 15% reduction in calories.

What recommendations were made in the Think-Aloud study to enhance the effectiveness and acceptability of calorie labels in food delivery apps?
The recommendations made in the Think-Aloud study to enhance the effectiveness and acceptability of calorie labels in food delivery apps included providing a filter that allows users to switch calorie labels on and off, communicating recommended energy intake per meal, and avoiding framing calorie label messaging or formatting as judgmental.

How can food delivery apps help people to make healthier food choices?
Food delivery apps can help people to make healthier food choices by providing them with information about the calorie content of their food and promoting lower-calorie options.

What effects could making changes to food delivery apps have on businesses and the cost-of-living for consumers?
Making changes to food delivery apps could have a positive effect on businesses, as promoting low-calorie options does not necessarily mean damaging business revenue. It could also have a positive effect on the cost-of-living for consumers, as healthier options may be more affordable.

AI Comments

πŸ‘ This article provides valuable insight into how food delivery apps can be modified to promote healthier eating and reduce calorie intake.

πŸ‘Ž The article does not consider the potential negative effects of promoting lower-calorie menu items on restaurant business.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about how tweaking food delivery apps can lower calories purchased. It discusses three randomized trials showing that changing the way food options and information is presented on food delivery apps, as well as defaulting to smaller portions, can encourage healthier selections and lower the calorie intake.

Friend: That's interesting! It's a great way to promote healthier eating habits and make healthier options more accessible. It could have a huge impact on public health if it's implemented properly.

Me: Absolutely. It could also help to reduce the risk of becoming overweight or obese due to ordering food through delivery apps. However, I think it's important to note that calorie labels alone may not be enough to make a meaningful difference. We need to take multiple actions, incorporating all the elements of the environment to make a real impact.

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Technical terms

Tweaking
Making small changes or adjustments.
Food Delivery Apps
Applications that allow users to order food from restaurants for delivery.
Lower Calories
Eating fewer calories than usual.
CME & Education
Continuing Medical Education and Education.
Academy
A group of experts in a particular field.
Video
A recording of moving images.
Decision Point
A point in time when a decision must be made.
Multispecialty
A medical practice that specializes in multiple areas of medicine.
Randomized Trials
Studies in which participants are randomly assigned to different groups.
BMI
Body Mass Index.
Calorie Intake
The amount of calories consumed.
Calorie Labels
Labels that indicate the number of calories in a food item.
Macronutrients
Nutrients that provide energy, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

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