The present situation and influence factors of nutrition labeling in catering food in China

Abstract

Displaying calories and other nutritional information on restaurant menus is an effective measure to prevent obesity， which plays an essential role in innovating the food environment and promoting healthy eating. Nutrition labeling of catering food has not been widely developed in China. The main influencing factors are insufficient implementation， the willingness of the operator， incomplete basic data， and insufficient technical capabilities. This paper aims to provide the theoretical basis for promoting nutrition labeling of catering food.

Keywords

• catering food
• nutrition labeling
• labeling status
• influencing factors