Courtemanche, Charles; Frisvold, David E.; … - 2020
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to compare changes in body mass index (BMI), obesity, and consumer well-being in … find that calorie mandates lead to a small but statistically significant reduction in average BMI of 0.2 kg/m2 (1.5 pounds … BMI and life satisfaction are concentrated among those with healthy weight. Viewed in its totality, the pattern of results …