Menu to Meal (M2M) Menu Labeling Intervention Study

Conditions

• Behavior, Eating

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

18 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Accepted

Interventions

• Paper menu — BEHAVIORAL
  Paper menu with bilingual nutrition labels
• Digital menu condition — BEHAVIORAL
  AR/AI-enhanced digital menu giving interactive nutrition guidance

Study Details

This study evaluates the impact of culturally tailored menu labeling interventions on psychosocial factors and ordering behavior among customers in two independently owned Hispanic restaurants in East-Central Texas. Participants will be exposed to one of three sequential menu conditions at each restaurant: (1) a standard menu without nutrition information, (2) a paper menu with bilingual nutrition labels, or (3) a digital menu app enhanced with Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) providing interactive nutrition guidance. The study will assess whether menu formats influence nutrition literacy, decision-making confidence, self-efficacy, attitudes, behavioral intentions, and actual ordering behavior. Data will be collected through surveys, purchase receipts, and app interaction logs.

Key Dates

Start date

Nov 17, 2025

Status verified

Jan 2026

Primary completion

May 31, 2026

Completion

Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment

240 participants (estimated)

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

OTHER

Arms

• No Intervention: Baseline condition
  Standard menu with no nutrition information.
• Active Comparator: Paper menu condition
  Bilingual paper menus display numeric and icon-based nutrition information, including calories, saturated fat, and sodium.
• Experimental: AR/AI digital menu condition
  Mobile app providing interactive nutrition information and personalized guidance based on dietary preferences.

Primary Outcome Measure

Attitudes Toward Healthy Menu Choices [ Time Frame: Immediately after the intervention (menu exposure) ]

Central Contacts

• Hyunjung Lee, PhD
  979-321-7084
  [email protected]
• Chinanu Gubor, MS
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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