Adherence
Nudging interventions that alter the physical placement of fruit and vegetables (e.g., proximity, availability) significantly increase the likelihood of consumers selecting them, demonstrating a medium effect size.
To increase fruit and vegetable consumption, place these items in the most accessible, visible, and convenient locations within a food environment (e.g., at eye level in fridges, at the entrance of cafeterias, or on the main counter). This environmental change leverages automatic decision-making to significantly boost selection rates without restricting other options.
The overall effect of nudging by altering the placement of a product is significant (P < 0.001), with a medium effect size (d = 0.39 [95% CI = 0.137–0.645]).
Why this rating
Based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 studies with sufficient statistical data, though heterogeneity and potential publication bias are noted.
Source
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of nudging to increase fruit and vegetable choice
Valérie Broers et al. · European Journal of Public Health · 2017
DOI 10.1093/eurpub/ckx085
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