Eating out: Nutrition information on menus and menu boards
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Correction Notice
On December 2, 2019, the percentage of those who eat out once a week or more was corrected from 58% to 56% and the percentage of those eating out less than once a week was corrected from 32% to 59%.
Eating out: Nutrition information on menus and menu boards
Eating out: Nutrition information on menus and menu boards
Over half of Canadians are influenced by nutrition information when ordering or purchasing food
| Sex | Percentage who reported that nutrition information changed what they ordered or purchased |
|---|---|
| Women | 63% |
| Men | 52% |
People of all ages are influenced by nutrition information on menus or menu boards
| Ages | Percentage who reported that nutrition information changed what they ordered or purchased |
|---|---|
| 15-34 | 54% |
| 35-64 | 62% |
| 65+ | 52% |
The frequency of eating out does not affect people's use of nutrition information
- Of those who eat out once a week or more, 56% change their order
- Of those who eat out less than once a week, 59% change their order
Half of Canadians report that nutrition information is rarely or never available on menus
Note: Population includes Canadians who reported that they have eaten out or purchased takeout dishes or snacks in the past month. All percentages include respondents who reported that nutrition information always, often or sometimes changed what they ordered or purchased.
Source: General Social Survey (Canadians at Work and Home), 2016.
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