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Table 1 Descriptive Statistics of the participants (n = 512) in the Pilot-DIET Study by allocated Arm

From: Pilot randomized controlled trial testing the influence of front-of-pack sugar warning labels on food demand

Variable

Mean/Proportion in Sample

Arm 1: Control (n = 175)

Arm 2: High-in-Sugar Stop Sign Label (n = 167)

Arm 3: Warning Label with Deterrent Text (n = 170)

Mean (SD) or %

Age (SD)

38.1 (11.9)

38.2 (12.2)

37.9 (10.5)

BMI (kg/m2) (SD)

22.4 (3.6)

24.0 (6.6)

21.9 (3.9)

Female (%)

55.4

38.9

45.3

Ethnicity (% Chinese)

85.1

86.2

87.1

Primary Purchaser (%)

72.6

75.5

70.6

Have Children (%)

42.9

46.7

44.1