Veggie Eating Boosted by Tasty Names

Veggie Eating Boosted by Tasty Names
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Everyone knows they should eat more vegetables. But only about 10 percent of Americans eat the recommended number of veggies per day. A recent study found that tasty descriptions can encourage people to make healthier choices.

Researchers tested whether food labels on vegetables served in dining halls affected college students’ food choices. They tested three types of labels at five universities across the country: tasty, healthy, or basic.

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