Findings suggest that concern for nutrition is significantly less when eating out.
A. Sullivan, M.S., D. Torisky, Ph.D., R.D., J. Pearson, Ph.D., R.D., R. Domague, Ph.D., James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va. Patrons that were concerned about nutrition indicated they would frequent restaurants more often if they offered full-menu nutrition labeling. The authors questioned more than 1,200 high school students from four geographic regions to determine what factors and variables contributed to student satisfaction with school meals. Through a telephone survey of 45 Boston-area health clubs and gyms, the authors examined what type of nutrition information is provided, who provides it, and what types of nutrition products and services are offered. The authors also examined whether clubs measure body fat, offer weight-loss classes and whether such programs were individualized, part of classes or commercial programs.