Behavioural Insights and (Un)healthy Dietary Choices: a Review of Current Evidence

J. M. Bauer () and L. A. Reisch
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J. M. Bauer: Copenhagen Business School
L. A. Reisch: Copenhagen Business School

Journal of Consumer Policy, 2019, vol. 42, issue 1, No 2, 3-45

Abstract: Abstract This paper reviews the current evidence about behavioural insights in the field of (un)healthy food choice that can support the development of behavioural public-policy tools. It extends previous work on behaviourally based policies in health and food choice, both academic and professional. The core of the paper is a summary of reviews of behavioural insights-based interventions and the scientific evidence regarding their efficacy in nudging people towards healthier food choices. Overall, we cover 39 systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses published between 2010 and 2017. Additionally, we outline potential drivers and theories that could help to explain the mechanisms behind these interventions. The paper concludes with a discussion of the results and suggestions for policy-makers aiming to make use of behavioural insights in health policy.

Keywords: Choice architecture; Food choice; Review; Behavioural policy; Nudge (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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