Effects of Added Sugar Warning Labels on Explicit Weight Bias

This research focuses on understanding if warning labels about added sugar on sweet drinks can influence people's biases related to weight and their judgments about body weight. The study involves adults who are 18 years or older and have purchased at least one sugary drink in the past week. The goal is to see if these labels can help reduce weight bias and improve understanding about body weight. This study is important as it aims to address the challenge of weight bias and misconceptions about body weight in society. Participants will visit an experimental store four times, with each visit about a week apart. They will be randomly assigned to see either regular labels or warning labels about added sugar on the sweet drinks. During each visit, participants will shop for beverages and complete a computer survey. The study will measure explicit weight bias and responsibility for body weight through these surveys at the beginning and end of the study. This will help researchers understand if and how these labels might change people's perceptions.