Is Altering the Availability of Healthier vs. Less-Healthy Options Effective Across Socioeconomic Groups? A Mega-Analysis (2022)

This mega-analysis investigates whether altering the availability of healthier versus less-healthy food options affects consumer choice differently by socioeconomic status (SES). Findings from six studies indicate that increasing healthier options leads to higher selection of these options across all SES groups, though the impact was slightly more pronounced among higher-educated participants. The study concludes that availability interventions can effectively promote healthier choices without widening health inequalities, supporting them as viable tools for public health.