| The prevalence of heart-healthy menu items in West Virginia restaurants. | |
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PMID: 15228969 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of heart-healthy choices offered in restaurants. METHODS: Menus (N=273) were obtained from restaurants in the 10 most populated cities in West Virginia. A survey assessed the number of restaurants that provide point-of- purchase nutrition information and the heart-healthy choices offered. RESULTS: One restaurant offered point-of-purchase nutrition information. Nine percent of restaurants identified heart-healthy choices on their menus. There was a high frequency of offering vegetarian entrees, light side dishes, and vegetables; however, much less fruit, low-fat milk, low-fat salad dressing, or heart-healthy desserts were on menus. CONCLUSION: There is much opportunity for providing and identifying heart-healthy choices in restaurants. |
Authors:
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Jenni L Jones; Debra A Krummel; Karen Wheeler; Betty Forbes; Cindy Fitch |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of health behavior Volume: 28 ISSN: 1087-3244 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Health Behav Publication Date: 2004 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-07-01 Completed Date: 2004-10-21 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9602338 Medline TA: Am J Health Behav Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 328-34 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Community Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA. |
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Food Preferences* Health Behavior* Heart / physiology* Humans Menu Planning / standards* Questionnaires Restaurants* West Virginia |
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