Testing Ultraprocessed Food Labels in Chile

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, CHAPEL HILL · Feb 18, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how warning labels on ultraprocessed foods affect the choices that parents make when shopping for their children. Ultraprocessed foods are items that have been heavily processed and often contain unhealthy ingredients. The study will see if these warning labels make parents less likely to buy these foods, especially when they are also seeing other labels that warn about high levels of certain nutrients, like sodium and saturated fats. Participants will view three similar ultraprocessed products and share their thoughts on whether they would buy them and if they recognize them as ultraprocessed.

To be eligible for this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and a parent or guardian of a child aged 2 to 14 who has not been diagnosed with diabetes or related health issues. The trial is not yet recruiting participants, but once it begins, those who join will help researchers understand how effective these warning labels can be in helping families make healthier food choices.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18 years or older
• • Parent or guardian of child between 2-14 years old who has never been diagnosed with diabetes, high blood sugar, pre-diabetes or insulin resistance
• • Residing in Chile
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Less than 18 years old
• • Not parent or guardian of child between 2-14 years old who has never been diagnosed with diabetes, high blood sugar, pre-diabetes or insulin resistance
• • Not residing in Chile