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ArticleFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Dish-Choice, a Three-Color Food Label, Improves Subjective Perceptions of Nutrition Information Among Chinese Diners Compared with a Standard Nutrition Facts Label: A Self-Controlled Survey.

Jiangyue Yu, Zhuo Sun, Shupeng Mai, Tianfeng Wu, Hui Peng, Jiahui Yao, Yaping Ren, Qi Song, Wei Lu, Zehuan Shi and 4 more

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Jiangyue YuSchool of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.ORCID 0009-0007-4738-0281
Zhuo SunDivision of Health Risk Factors Monitoring and Control, Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai 201107, China.
Shupeng MaiDivision of Health Risk Factors Monitoring and Control, Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai 201107, China.
Tianfeng WuShanghai Pudong New Area Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fudan University, Shanghai 200136, China.
Hui PengThe Jiading District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Tacheng Road, 264, Jiading District, Shanghai 201800, China.
Jiahui YaoShanghai Xuhui District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai 200237, China.
Yaping RenShanghai Pudong New Area Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fudan University, Shanghai 200136, China.
Qi SongDivision of Health Risk Factors Monitoring and Control, Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai 201107, China.
Wei LuDivision of Health Risk Factors Monitoring and Control, Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai 201107, China.
Zehuan ShiDivision of Health Risk Factors Monitoring and Control, Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai 201107, China.
Liping ShenDivision of Health Risk Factors Monitoring and Control, Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai 201107, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0290-7709
Wenqing MaDivision of Health Risk Factors Monitoring and Control, Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai 201107, China.
Zhengyuan WangDivision of Health Risk Factors Monitoring and Control, Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai 201107, China.ORCID 0000-0002-3425-0978
Jiajie ZangDivision of Health Risk Factors Monitoring and Control, Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai 201107, China.

Funding

Shanghai Central Government-guided Local Science and Technology Development Fund Project YDZX20253100003002Shanghai Oriental Talents (Excellent Academic Leader Program) BJWS2024048
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Abstract

backgroundDining out has become increasingly prevalent in China, which is associated with higher intakes of energy, fat and sodium, elevating the risk of diet-related non-communicable diseases. However, evidence on color-coded nutrition labels for onsite prepared meals remains scarce. This study aimed to examine consumers' perceptions of Dish-Choice, a three-color-coded onsite label, in comparison with the standard Nutrition Facts Label (NFL), to evaluate subjective perceptions of this novel label.

methodsA self-controlled trial was conducted among 3008 diners from canteens in Shanghai, with completing questionnaires twice: first on NFL perceptions, then three months later on Dish-Choice. Logistic regression and paired-sample comparison were used for analysis.

resultsCompared with the NFL, Dish-Choice was associated with higher perceptual scores, with greater changes in overweight/obese, males, lower socio-economic status (SES) groups and those with poor dietary quality.

conclusionsThe Dish-Choice label elicits more positive perceptual responses across multiple perceptual constructs. It is particularly well-received among vulnerable populations with lower health literacy, including men, lower-SES groups, and individuals with poor dietary habits. This supports its potential as a public health tool for on-site dining settings, though further research is needed to confirm its impact on actual food choices.

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dietary qualityDish-Choicenutrition labelperceptionsocio-economic status

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