First Of Its Kind
How do teenagers make food choices when they have only seconds to decide?
Comparing front-of-pack labelling systems to improve teenagers’ healthier food choices.
This study examined how different Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) systems influence healthier food choices among adolescents in Mumbai. The research studied 120 adolescents aged 13–18 and compared four labelling formats to see which one helps them pick the healthier option.
Published in the World Nutrition Journal on 30 June 2026.
Research At A Glance
My research adds an important adolescent perspective to
India's ongoing conversation around food labelling.
As teenagers become increasingly independent consumers,
understanding how we actually process nutrition information can help
inform the design of clearer, more effective food policies.
Beyond 30 with Prashant Desai
I was invited as a guest on Beyond 30 with Prashant Desai,
where I had the opportunity to take my research on front-of-pack food labelling and adolescent food choices
beyond the pages of a research paper and into a wider conversation.
We explored my year-long research journey, the 120-adolescent study, how different food labels influence decision-making,
the psychology behind healthier choices, and what my findings could mean for the future of nutrition labelling in India.
For me, it was a completely new experience, moving from writing and analysing my research to explaining it, questioning it and making it accessible to people beyond the academic world.
