scholarly journals The effect of education level on the food label reading habitsEğitim düzeyinin besin etiketi okuma alışkanlıkları üzerine etkisi

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 486
Author(s):  
Fatma Çoşkun ◽  
Serap Kayışoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
English Summary ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Nutritional Label ◽  
Label Information ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Number Of Citations

Aim: The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of educational level on the habit of reading food labels. Method: 406 consumers aged 18 and over living in Suleymanpaşa district of Tekirdağ province created samples of research. Findings: According to results of the research; as the level of education increases,  the percentage of those who understand the information on the label and argue that the label is very important have increased (from 41.7% to 72.7% and from 10.3% to 59.1%, respectively). With the increase in educational level, the percentage of learners who interpreted label information from the television decreased (from 54.1% to 0%), the proportion of educators, doctors and dietitians increased (from 6.9% to 45.5% and from 0% to 18.2%, respectively). From the information on the label; Colorants, additives, artificial sweeteners, sugar and cholesterol are the most harmful. The information that consumers are most interested in on the label are statements relating to health problems the number of citations, vitamins, salt, sodium ratio and cholesterol amount, rerpectively. Generally, 72.2% of those surveyed stated that health problems were the factor in reading the nutritional label. Conclusion: It is necessary to simplify food labels and educate consumers about label information.Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetAmaç: Araştırmanın amacı eğitim düzeyinin besin etiketi okuma alışkanlığı üzerine etkisini araştırmaktır. Metod: Tekirdağ ili Süleymanpaşa ilçesinde yaşayan 18 yaş ve üzeri 406 tüketici araştırmanın örneklemini oluşturmuştur. Bulgular: Araştırma sonuçlarına göre eğitim seviyesi yükseldikçe etiketteki bilgileri anlayanların ve etiketin çok önemli olduğunu savunanların oranı artmıştır (sırasıyla %41,7’den %72,7’ye ve %10,3’ten %59,1’e). Eğitim seviyesinin yükselmesi ile birlikte etiket bilgilerini yorumlamayı televizyondan öğrenenlerin oranı azalmış (%54,1’den %0’a),  eğitim kuruluşu, doktor ve diyetisyenden öğrenenlerin oranı artmıştır (sırasıyla %6,9’dan %45,5’e ve %0’dan %18,2’ye). Etiket üzerinde yer alan bilgilerden; renklendiriciler, katkı maddeleri, yapay tatlandırıcılar, şeker ve kolesterol en zararlı olarak görülenlerdir. Etiket üzerinde tüketicilerin en fazla dikkat ettikleri bilgiler sırayla, sağlık problemleri ile ilişkili olduğunu bildiren cümleler, içerdiği vitaminler, tuz, sodyum oranı ve kolesterol miktarıdır. Genel olarak araştırmaya katılanların %72,2’si sağlık sorunlarının besin etiketini okumada etken olduğunu belirtmişlerdir. Sonuç: Gıda etiketlerini basitleştirmek ve tüketicileri etiket bilgileri konusunda eğitmek gerekmektedir. 

scholarly journals Serving size on nutrition labeling for processed foods sold in Brazil: Relationship to energy value

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 741-750 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathalie KLIEMANN ◽  
Marcela Boro VEIROS ◽  
David Alejandro GONZÁLEZ-CHICA ◽  
Rossana Pacheco da Costa PROENÇA
Keyword(s):  
Food Choices ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Nutrition Labeling ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Energy Value ◽  
Label Information ◽  
Serving Sizes ◽  
Serving Size

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to analyze serving sizes declared on food labels with respect to their conformity to Brazilian law, variability among similar foods, and relationship to energy values. Methods: Food label information from 24 groups of processed foods was collected in one supermarket in southern Brazil. Declared serving sizes were classified into five groups according to their level of compliance with those recommended by law: <70% and >130% inadequate and 70-99%, 100% and 101-130% adequate. Descriptive analyses, Spearman correlations, and Kruskal-Wallis tests were applied. Results: A total of 1,953 food products were analyzed, of which 72% reported serving sizes exactly equal to those recommended, and 14% fell within the acceptable 60% range established by law. Even though most foods complied with the law, there was a variation in declared serving sizes among similar foods, with the largest ranges observed for hamburger and meatballs (364 g). In addition, declared serving sizes were significantly and positively correlated to energy value in most food groups, revealing that smaller serving sizes may be used to report lower energy value. Conclusion: The 60% acceptable serving size range established by law may lead to a lack of serving size standardization and significant variability in declared energy values on labels. This can potentially make labels confusing when comparing similar products and thus affect food choices. It is necessary to revise Brazilian law so that serving sizes are standardized among similar foods in order to facilitate healthy food choices.

scholarly journals Determinants of Israeli consumers’ decision to use food label information more frequently: a national survey study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shosh Shahrabani
Keyword(s):  
Adult Population ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Food Labeling ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Saturated Fats ◽  
Label Information

Abstract Background Food labeling to encourage healthier food choices may have positive long-term effects. Yet previous studies point to challenges in terms of how consumers understand and use labeling information. The current study seeks to determine how psychological factors related to health and nutrition, food label perceptions, nutrition habits and sociodemographic factors are associated with consumers’ decisions to seek and use the information on nutrition food labels more frequently. Methods The survey was conducted by a polling company in Israel between November 11 and December 12, 2019. Participants comprised a representative sample of the adult population in Israel age 21 and over. A total of 513 people returned the completed questionnaires, which included the following parts: personal details; frequency of searching for information on food product labels; perceived health risks of foods high in sodium, sugar and saturated fats; Health Belief Model constructs related to food labeling. The statistical analysis entailed ordinal logistics regressions. Results While 59.3% of the sample reported that the information on food labels often or always affects their decision to purchase a food product, more than 20% reported often or always consuming products that are high in sugar (32.0%), saturated fats (31.3%) and salt (20.4%). The results of the analytical model show the following HBM variables to be significantly associated with frequency of using information on food labels: higher levels of perceived benefit (OR = 1.72, CI 95% = 1.12–2.64); higher confidence in reading and understanding food labels (OR = 2.48, CI 95% = 1.62–3.78); and higher perceptions of the importance of nutrition (OR = 2.76, CI 95% =1.97–3.87). In addition, women and married people were found to use food label information more frequently. Conclusions General public information campaigns and HMOs campaigns with messages to motivate the use of food labels should emphasize the benefits of using labels to select food products. These messages should aim at increasing individuals’ perceived confidence in understanding the information on nutrition labels. The recent front-of-package labeling reform could be an important policy step for achieving healthier nutrition.

An Evaluation of Nutrition Label Quantifier Terms: Consumer Perceptions vs. FDA Definitions

1997 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 395-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc L. Resnick
Keyword(s):  
Food Item ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Quantitative Evidence ◽  
Nutrition Claims ◽  
Nutritional Label ◽  
Dietary Component ◽  
Dietary Components ◽  
Education Act

The FDA has regulated food label nutrition claims such as ‘reduced sodium’ and ‘low fat’ since it began enforcing the Nutritional Label and Education Act in 1994. However, there has yet been no quantitative evidence that the FDA's definitions of these quantifier terms correspond to consumers' perceptions of what the terms mean. This study investigated three common quantifier terms used on food labels (reduced, low and free) in relation to four dietary components (fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol). Subjects were shown food labels that were modified to contain every combination of these quantifiers and dietary components and asked to report how much of the component was present in one serving of the food item. The results show that consumers' understanding of these terms do not correspond with the FDA's regulations. For the seven combinations for which the FDA has a specific numerical definition, subjects significantly overestimated all seven. Furthermore, the perception of each quantifier term was affected by the dietary component being modified, the food item being evaluated and the subject doing the evaluating. These results suggest that in order for food labels to provide accurate information for consumers, the definitions of these quantifier terms must be adjusted.

scholarly journals Consumers’ knowledge of food label information: an exploratory investigation in Potchefstroom, South Africa

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 403-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daleen van der Merwe ◽  
Magdalena Bosman ◽  
Suria Ellis ◽  
Hanli de Beer ◽  
Annchen Mielmann
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Reading Practices ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Purchasing Decisions ◽  
North West ◽  
The North ◽  
Set Inclusion ◽  
Label Information

AbstractObjectiveTo determine the ability of consumers to: locate and manipulate food label information; assess the accuracy of nutrient content claims and which health/nutrient claims are allowed; and identify symbols on food labels. Associations pertaining to use and knowledge regarding food label information were also determined for consumers from different demographic and related groups.DesignAn exploratory descriptive study was undertaken, employing a face-to-face survey focusing on demographic information, shopping behaviour, nutrition is important beliefs, label use, label knowledge and label preference and information sources.SettingSelected public locations in Potchefstroom in the North West Province of South Africa.SubjectsRespondents (n 229) complying with set inclusion criteria were recruited through purposive sampling.ResultsThe results indicated respondents’ general health and label awareness, as most of them (>80 %) could locate label information and identify symbols and specific nutrient content claims although only 53 % were able to calculate the number of servings. Nevertheless, an inability was found to assess the accuracy of some nutrient content claims and permissible health/nutrient claims. More educated, younger, Afrikaans- and English-speaking respondents seemed to be more knowledgeable regarding food label information.ConclusionsRespondents who were informed about nutrition were also informed about label information, while label reading practices resulted in label-influenced purchasing decisions. Educational programmes on food labels should start with nutritional background that could be implemented by consumers during label reading and purchasing decisions.

scholarly journals Perbedaan Pengetahuan dan Perilaku Membaca Label Pangan Antara Mahasiswa Prodi Gizi dan Non Gizi Di Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Baiturrahim Jambi

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 225
Author(s):  
Afriza Riyanti ◽  
Dini Junita ◽  
Elvin Rosalina
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Label Information ◽  
Nutrition Messages ◽  
Packaged Food ◽  
And Behavior

The behavior of reading food labels is one of the Balanced Nutrition Messages. How to find out the safety of packaged food to be purchased by looking at food labels, but awareness of the importance of reading labels is still low. Nutrition students at STIKes Baiturrahim obtained courses related to food labeling and to make conclusions about the extent to which nutrition students understand and practice food labels, then a comparison group was made of non-nutrition students. The aim of this study was to found the differences in knowledge and behavior in reading food labels between nutrition and non-nutrition students at STIKes Baiturrahim.This study used a cross sectional study design that was conducted at STIKes Baiturrahim Jambi in May 2019. The research respondents were final year students at STIKes Baiturrahim from a group of 70 nutrition and non-nutrition students with a purposive sampling technique. Data collection uses a questionnaire about knowledge about food labels and food label reading behavior. Data were then analyzed using the Mann Whitney test for food label knowledge and the Independent Sample t-test for reading food label behavior. The results showed that there were no differences in knowledge and behavior in reading food labels between nutrition and non-nutrition students with p-values of each variable 0,203 and 0,554. For further research, it can be continued with the same or different variables by taking a variable on one of the food label information that is on food packaging with a more in-depth research method (qualitative).

scholarly journals Label reading habits and views on genetically modified organisms of adults during food shoppingErişkinlerin gıda alışverişi sırasında etiket okuma alışkanlıkları ve genetiği değiştirilmiş organizmalar konusundaki görüşleri

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 2565
Author(s):  
Fatma Uyar ◽  
Aynur Çetinkaya ◽  
Dilek Özmen ◽  
Ali Tayhan ◽  
Damla Şahin Büyük
Keyword(s):  
Genetically Modified Organisms ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Public Health Nurse ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Role ◽  
Collection Form

Food label makes it possible to use the rights training, access to information, selection for consumer. It is possible to eat healthy by having more information on food labels. This study was planned to determine food label reading habit and the views on GMOs of adults. The population of the research consists of adults who shpping at supermarket in Manisa. The sample was 658 people (n=658). The descriptive and cross-sectional survey was done October between and December 2014. The data collection form includes socio-demographic information, opinions on label reading and GMOs. It was found that 80.1% of respondents' source of information on GMOs is the media.It was found that socio-demographical characteristics of the participants affected food labels reading habits and views on GMOs. It was found that most of respondents that disagreed in production with genetically modified seeds in Turkey is correct. Furthermore most of respondents thought that did not comply with the ban which prevents entry of genetically modified foods to Turkey and did not make necessary checks in there. The results of this study show that adults are not having much knowledge about GMOs and risk perseption scale on GMOs is great. the media has the bigggest effect about GMOs. This study once again showed the need for the educational role of the public health nurse in terms of community nutrition. Extended English abstract is in the end of PDF (TURKISH) file.ÖzetGıda etiketi tüketicinin bilgi edinme, eğitilme, seçme hakkını kullanmasını mümkün kılar. Gıda etiketleri hakkında daha fazla bilgiye sahip olarak sağlıklı beslenmek mümkündür. Çalışma erişkinlerin gıda etiketi okuma alışkanlığı ve GDO konusundaki görüşlerinin belirlenmesi amacıyla planlanmıştır. Araştırmanın evrenini Manisa il merkezinde bulunan süpermarketlerden alışveriş yapan erişkinler oluşturmuştur. Örneklem ise 568 kişidir (n=658). Tanımlayıcı-kesitsel tipteki çalışmanın verileri Ekim-Aralık 2014 tarihleri arasında toplanmıştır. Veriler GDO’ ya ilişkin soruların olduğu form ve sosyo-demografik bilgi formu kullanılarak toplanmıştır. GDO’ ya ilişkin bilgiye ulaşmada en sık kullanılan kaynak medyadır (%80.1).Katılımcıların sosyo-demografik özelliklerinin   etiket okuma alışkanlığı ve GDO’ ya ilişkin görüşlerini etkilediği bulunmuştur. Katılımcıların çoğu Türkiye’de GD tohumlarla üretim yapılmasını doğru bulmadığını, Türkiye’de GDO’ lu gıda girişini engelleyen yasağa uyulmadığını ve gerekli kontrollerin yapılmadığını düşünmektedir. Çalışma sonuçlarına göre erişkinler GDO hakkında pek fazla bilgi sahibi değildir ve medya en büyük etkiye sahiptir. Katılımcıların GDO risk algısı yüksektir. Bu çalışma toplum beslenmesi açısından halk sağlığı hemşiresinin eğitici rolüne olan ihtiyacı bir kez daha gözler önüne sermiştir.

ANALYSIS OF NUTRITIONAL LABEL USE ON PACKAGED FOODS AMONG URBAN HOMEMAKERS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
F. O. OKE ◽  
O. A. DIPEOLU ◽  
S. O. AKINBODE
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Food Label ◽  
National Agency ◽  
Expiry Date ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Nutritional Label ◽  
Label Information ◽  
Packaged Foods ◽  
Label Use

This paper presents the type of food label information used by homemakers in Abeokuta while pur- chasing packaged foods and the socio-economic characteristics influencing its usage. Structured questionnaire was use to elicit information from 149 homemakers drawn by multi-stage sampling tech- niques. The study found that majority (87.20%) of the homemakers were females with mean age of 40.2 years. About two-third (65.40%) of the homemakers considered information on food labels before purchasing packaged foods. The most commonly considered food label information was found to be the NAFDAC (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control) number (63.8%), fol- lowed by the expiry date (59.1 %), brand name (57%), country of manufacture (51.7%) and nutritional facts (51.0%). Results from logit regression models showed that sex, education, marital status, occu- pation, income and health status were the key factors that significantly (p<0.05) influenced nutritional label use.

scholarly journals Investigation of the effect of consumer age on food label reading habitsBesin etiketi okuma alışkanlıklarına tüketici yaşının etkisinin araştırılması

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 4876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatma Çoşkun ◽  
Serap Kayışoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Meat Products ◽  
Bakery Products ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Canned Food ◽  
Frozen Food ◽  
Milk Products ◽  
Label Information ◽  
Alcoholic Drinks ◽  
Consumer Age

At this research, age effects on label reading habits are investigated, which was, conducted with 406 consumers elected from the Suleymanpasa district in Tekirdag province at 2015. Participants are between the ages of 30 and 39 have the highest ratio, who indicate that label reading is very important, they read labels for health, they learn interpreting a label from television, doctor or dietitian, also participants specify that written and figured statements are understood easily, and participants who never trust label information. Participants are over 50 years old always understand label of food who are minority. While 61.8% of participants, indicate that oil is unhealthy, 26.8% of participants indicate oil is healthy. 77.8% of participants specify that cholesterol is unhealthy. Also, 89.9% of participants indicate vitamin, 90.4% of participants indicate Fe, and 89.4% of participants specify Ca is healthy. The ratio of participants who give always importance to protein, increases with increasing age. At this survey, the ratio of participants who always read the label on chocolate, candy is 42.1%,on bakery products is 39.2%, on milk and milk products is 61.1%,on canned food is 49.0%, on meat and meat products is 67.5%, on non-alcoholic drinks is 40.6%, on alcoholic drinks is 19.7%, and on frozen food is 49.0%. With increasing age, participants indicate reading label takes time more than adequate. Consequently, labels should be regulated, and consumers should be raised the awareness for reading labels easily. ÖzetBu çalışmada yaşın, etiket okuma alışkanlıkları üzerine etkisi araştırılmış;  çalışmanın ana materyalini 2015 yılında Tekirdağ İli Merkez İlçede seçilmiş 406 tüketici ile yapılan anketten sağlanan veriler oluşturmuştur. 30-39 yaş grubu, etiket okuma çok önemli cevabı verenler, sağlık için etiket okuyanlar, etiket yorumlamayı televizyon, doktor ve diyetisyenden öğrenenler, yazılı ve şekillerle ifadeleri en çok anlaşılır bulanlar ve etiket bilgilerine hiç güvenmeyenler arasında en fazla sayıya sahiptir. Besin etiketini her zaman anlayanlar arasında yaş aralığı 50+ olanlar azınlıktadır. Katılımcıların %61,8’i yağların zararlı olduğunu savunurken %26,8’i yararlı olduğunu savunmaktadır. Katılımcıların %77,8’i kolesterolün zararlı olduğunu savunmuştur. Yine bu çalışmada tüketiciler %89,9’u vitaminlerin, %90,4’ü demirin, %89,4’ü kalsiyumun yararlı olduğunu savunmaktadır Proteini her zaman önemseyenlerin oranı yaşla birlikte artmıştır Bu çalışmada daima etiket okuyan tüketicilerin oranı çikolata şekerlemede %42,1, unlu mamüllerde %39,2,  süt ve ürünlerinde %61,1,  konserve ürünlerinde %49,0, et ve ürünlerinde %67,5, alkolsüz içecekler %40,6, alkolü içecekler %19,7 ve dondurulmuş gıdalarda %49’dur. Yaş aralığı arttıkça besin etiketini okumak için geçirilecek zaman fazla gelmektedir. Etiketi okumanın kolaylaştırılması için etiketlerde düzenleme yapılmalı ve tüketici bilinçlendirilmelidir.

scholarly journals The Level of Processing, Nutritional Composition and Prices of Canadian Packaged Foods and Beverages with and without Gluten-Free Claims

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1183
Author(s):  
Laura Vergeer ◽  
Beatriz Franco-Arellano ◽  
Gabriel B. Tjong ◽  
Jodi T. Bernstein ◽  
Mary R. L’Abbé
Keyword(s):  
Linear Models ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Nutrient Contents ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
University Of Toronto ◽  
Information Program ◽  
Label Information

Little is known about the healthfulness and cost of gluten-free (GF) foods, relative to non-GF alternatives, in Canada. This study compared the extent of processing, nutritional composition and prices of Canadian products with and without GF claims. Data were sourced from the University of Toronto Food Label Information Program (FLIP) 2013 (n = 15,285) and 2017 (n = 17,337) databases. Logistic regression models examined the association of NOVA processing category with GF claims. Calorie/nutrient contents per 100 g (or mL) were compared between GF and non-GF products. Generalized linear models compared adjusted mean prices per 100 g (or mL) of products with and without GF claims. The prevalence of GF claims increased from 7.1% in 2013 to 15.0% in 2017. GF claims appeared on 17.0% of ultra-processed foods, which were more likely to bear GF claims products than less-processed categories. Median calories and sodium were significantly higher in GF products; no significant differences were observed for saturated fat or sugars. Compared to non-GF products, adjusted mean prices of GF products were higher for 10 food categories, lower for six categories and not significantly different for six categories. Overall, GF claims are becoming increasingly prevalent in Canada; however, they are often less healthful and more expensive than non-GF alternatives, disadvantaging consumers following GF diets.

Trans Fat Information on Food Labels: Consumer Use and Interpretation

2010 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonya Ellis ◽  
N. Theresa Glanville
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Location ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Grocery Stores ◽  
Grocery Shopping ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Trans Fat ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Nutrition Facts Panel ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: Consumers’ use and interpretation of trans fat information on food labels were explored. Methods: Consumers completed an interviewer-administered questionnaire in one of three grocery stores selected purposively to represent geographical location. Data analysis involved examining the relationship of age, gender, grocery shopping habits, household size, and source of nutrition information with awareness, use, and interpretation of trans fat information. Results: Ninety-eight percent (n=239) of participants were aware of trans fat, and most knew of the relationship between trans fat intake and cardiovascular disease. Although the majority of shoppers were aware of the “0 trans fat” nutrition claim on food packages (95%), they were more likely to use the Nutrition Facts panel (60%) to reduce trans fat intake. Men and consumers under age 40 were least likely to be aware of food label information. While most consumers (75%) correctly interpreted the “0 trans fat” nutrition claim and thought foods with this claim could be healthy choices (64%), only 51% purchased these foods to reduce trans fat intake. Conclusions: Nutrition professionals should target messages to reduce trans fat intake at men and consumers under age 40. While general knowledge was good, further education is required to help consumers interpret trans fat information.

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