Restaurant Nutrition Labelling, Bill 156 Survey

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1. Is the posting of caloric content of food at point of purchase (e.g. menu boards or menus) an effective means of public education and modifying food choices?

Is the posting of caloric content of food at point of purchase (e.g. menu boards or menus) an effective means of public education and modifying food choices? Yes

No

Not Sure

Comments

2. Are voluntary methods to provide nutrition information in restaurants adequate to support public health goals?

Are voluntary methods to provide nutrition information in restaurants adequate to support public health goals? Yes

No

Not Sure

Comments

3. If mandatory labelling is enacted, what nutrients should be required for posting? (Check all that apply)

If mandatory labelling is enacted, what nutrients should be required for posting? (Check all that apply) Energy (Calories)

Fat

Saturated Fat

Trans Fat

Carbohydrate

Sugars

Dietary Fibre

Protein

Sodium

Other (please specify)

4. Is a mandatory trans fat ban/restriction required to encourage foodservice operators and manufacturers to change product offerings?

Is a mandatory trans fat ban/restriction required to encourage foodservice operators and manufacturers to change product offerings? Yes

No

Not Sure

Comments

5. Please rate your level of agreement with each of the following statements:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Not Sure	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Consumers have the right to know the nutrient content of foods purchased away from home.	*Please rate your level of agreement with each of the following statements: Consumers have the right to know the nutrient content of foods purchased away from home. Strongly Agree	Consumers have the right to know the nutrient content of foods purchased away from home. Agree	Consumers have the right to know the nutrient content of foods purchased away from home. Not Sure	Consumers have the right to know the nutrient content of foods purchased away from home. Disagree	Consumers have the right to know the nutrient content of foods purchased away from home. Strongly Disagree
Consumer behaviour is altered by knowledge of caloric content of foods.	Consumer behaviour is altered by knowledge of caloric content of foods. Strongly Agree	Consumer behaviour is altered by knowledge of caloric content of foods. Agree	Consumer behaviour is altered by knowledge of caloric content of foods. Not Sure	Consumer behaviour is altered by knowledge of caloric content of foods. Disagree	Consumer behaviour is altered by knowledge of caloric content of foods. Strongly Disagree
Consumers will choose lower fat foods if they are provided with nutrition information on fat content of menu items.	Consumers will choose lower fat foods if they are provided with nutrition information on fat content of menu items. Strongly Agree	Consumers will choose lower fat foods if they are provided with nutrition information on fat content of menu items. Agree	Consumers will choose lower fat foods if they are provided with nutrition information on fat content of menu items. Not Sure	Consumers will choose lower fat foods if they are provided with nutrition information on fat content of menu items. Disagree	Consumers will choose lower fat foods if they are provided with nutrition information on fat content of menu items. Strongly Disagree
Food product manufacturers will change product formulations to meet guidelines for healthier eating if nutrient content is made public.	Food product manufacturers will change product formulations to meet guidelines for healthier eating if nutrient content is made public. Strongly Agree	Food product manufacturers will change product formulations to meet guidelines for healthier eating if nutrient content is made public. Agree	Food product manufacturers will change product formulations to meet guidelines for healthier eating if nutrient content is made public. Not Sure	Food product manufacturers will change product formulations to meet guidelines for healthier eating if nutrient content is made public. Disagree	Food product manufacturers will change product formulations to meet guidelines for healthier eating if nutrient content is made public. Strongly Disagree
If nutritional information is available in restaurants, consumers will refer to it.	If nutritional information is available in restaurants, consumers will refer to it. Strongly Agree	If nutritional information is available in restaurants, consumers will refer to it. Agree	If nutritional information is available in restaurants, consumers will refer to it. Not Sure	If nutritional information is available in restaurants, consumers will refer to it. Disagree	If nutritional information is available in restaurants, consumers will refer to it. Strongly Disagree
Consumers use calorie content of food to make decisions on what foods to purchase for a healthy diet.	Consumers use calorie content of food to make decisions on what foods to purchase for a healthy diet. Strongly Agree	Consumers use calorie content of food to make decisions on what foods to purchase for a healthy diet. Agree	Consumers use calorie content of food to make decisions on what foods to purchase for a healthy diet. Not Sure	Consumers use calorie content of food to make decisions on what foods to purchase for a healthy diet. Disagree	Consumers use calorie content of food to make decisions on what foods to purchase for a healthy diet. Strongly Disagree

6. Do you have any other comments on this proposed legislation and DC's response, or links to evidence of the effectiveness of use of nutrition information in restaurants?

Do you have any other comments on this proposed legislation and DC's response, or links to evidence of the effectiveness of use of nutrition information in restaurants?

7. Which province do you practice in?

Which province do you practice in?

8. What is your primary area of practice? Choose one only.

What is your primary area of practice? Choose one only. Community health center, CLSC, Health Service Organization

Corrections

Diabetes education program/Medical clinic

Educational institutions (university or college)

First nations

Fitness/recreational facility/club

Food Service and hospitality sector

Government (provincial, federal, territorial)

Grocery store/pharmacy/retailer

Health care/service institution (hospital, extended/long term care, rehabilitation etc.)

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)

Home Care

Industry (food, agriculture, pharmaceutical, production/manufacturing/processing)

Media/public relations/communication agency

Not for Profit Association/Foundation

Primary health care/call centre

Private nursing home/seniors residence/supportive living

Private practice/consulting

Public health unit/department

Regional Health authority

Research

School/School board

Telepractice

Other

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