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Analysis of the Effects of a Healthy Dining Campaign on Sales of Healthy Menu Items

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  • Patterson, Paul M.
  • Acharya, Ram N.
  • Schmitz, Troy G.
  • Foerster, Susan B.
  • Hill, Esther
  • Jones, Anita
  • Bohm, Erica

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Although so-called "Heart Healthy" menu items exist, restaurateurs rarely promote them and consumers seem to avoid them. Still, concerns over obesity and poor nutrition have become priority policy issues. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a social marketing campaign in promoting the sale of healthy menu items.

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  • Patterson, Paul M. & Acharya, Ram N. & Schmitz, Troy G. & Foerster, Susan B. & Hill, Esther & Jones, Anita & Bohm, Erica, 2002. "Analysis of the Effects of a Healthy Dining Campaign on Sales of Healthy Menu Items," 2002 Annual meeting, July 28-31, Long Beach, CA 19892, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea02:19892
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.19892
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