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Participants in the PACE condition were more motivated to reduce daily energy intake and take more exercise. Label-induced motivation mediated the effects of labels on optimal product choice.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>PACE labels were most effective in prompting accurate perceptions of the energy content of products and in facilitating optimal (healthy and low-energy) choices. 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