From: Consumer purchasing patterns in response to calorie labeling legislation in New York City
 | New York City | Newark, NJ | Significance | ||||||
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 | Before Labeling (n = 384) | After Labeling (n = 442) | Before Labeling (n = 182) | After Labeling (n = 162) | Pre-labeling | Post-labeling | Pre-post NYC | Pre-post Newark | Difference-in-Difference†|
Caloric Beverage (yes) | 47/384 = 12% | 81/442 = 18% | 67/182 = 37% | 23/162 = 14% | *** | Â | ** | *** | ** |
Ordered a Salad (yes) | 50/384 = 13% | 36/442 = 8% | 15/182 = 8% | 5/162 = 3% | * | ** | ** | ** | Â |
Type of Salad Dressing (regular) | 6/50 = 12% | 14/36 = 39% | 6/15 = 40% | 1/5 = 20% | ** | Â | *** | Â | *** |
Orders of French Fries | 121/384 = 32% | 162/442 = 37% | 58/182 = 32% | 50/162 = 31% | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Use of Cheese | 131/251 = 52% | 142/262 = 54% | 64/115 = 56% | 61/85 = 72% | Â | *** | Â | ** | Â |
Dessert (yes) | 67/384 = 17% | 59/442 = 13% | 30/182 = 16% | 15/162 = 9% | Â | Â | * | ** | Â |
Mean Number of Fast Food Breakfasts per Week | 1.21 | 1.28 | 1.69 | 1.49 | Â | * | Â | Â | Â |
Mean Number of Fast Food Lunches per Week | 2.30 | 2.33 | 2.69 | 2.49 | * | * | Â | Â | Â |
Mean Number of Fast Food Dinners per Week | 1.29 | 1.09 | 1.58 | 1.28 | Â | ** | * | Â | Â |
Mean Number of Snacks per Week | 1.31 | 1.19 | 1.29 | 1.22 | Â | *** | Â | Â | Â |
Mean Number of Fast Food Meals per Week (including snacks) | 6.1 | 5.8 | 7.3 | 6.4 | * | * | Â | Â | Â |