General beliefs about healthy eating and nudging were also measured. Participants were given 20 specific scenarios for increasing FV selection and asked about their personal support for each nudge, as well as perceived intrusiveness and effectiveness. MethodsĪn online survey was conducted with students who used on-campus cafeterias. We also explored whether and to what extent nudge support was associated with perceived effectiveness and intrusiveness.
Inspired by the Taxonomy of Choice Architecture, we assessed support for eight types of nudging to increase the choice of FV-rich foods in a university food service. Such strategies are unlikely to be adopted in mass eating settings without clear evidence of customer support confirmation in specific contexts is needed. Diverse nudges, also known as choice architectural techniques, have been found to increase fruit and vegetable (FV) selection in both lab and field studies.
