Table 2.

Legally viable policy options at the U.S. state level to regulate unhealthy food marketing in retail locations *.

Type of Policy	Examples
Information provision	Public service announcements
Product location in stores	Require that nutrient-poor products be stocked in less accessible locations, such as separate store aisles or specifically identified check-out aisles, and thus removed from prominent locations such as endcaps, freestanding and other special displays, store entrances, and general check-out aisles
Purchase restrictions	Institute age limits on purchases of harmful products (e.g., energy drinks)
Conditional licensing	Require retailers to meet conditions (e.g., product location, age limits) to maintain their license Utilize license fees to cover inspections to ensure compliance
Pricing	Excise tax on sales of certain products (e.g., sugary drinks) Set minimum price mandates and/or prohibitions on coupons and discounting (independently or in conjunction with a tax) Earmark tax revenues for health promotion, such as subsidizing fruits and vegetables

* These policies would apply to foods and beverages that do not meet minimum nutrition standards and/or products that are harmful to children’s health (e.g., sugary drinks, energy drinks).