Shopping behaviours and meal deals - consumer behaviours: evidence brief

Summary of key data from a consumer survey commissioned by Scottish Government to Progressive Partnership. This was used to inform the detail of proposals for further consultation on regulations to restrict volume and location restrictions of food high in fat, sugar or salt.


Footnotes

1 Although the consumer survey suggests the ‘mains’ component is largely ‘healthier’, the main is challenging to classify for these results due to lack of nutritional information. Sandwiches in this study have been classed as healthier (in comparison to pasties or pies) but many may fail nutrient profiling modelling The nutrient profiling model - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

2 Classed here as healthier compared to pasties or pies but may fail the nutrient profiling model (NPM) - The nutrient profiling model - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

3 Which may or may not be healthier.

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