Factors instead of demographic characteristics related to nutrition label use

2015 ◽  
Vol 117 (12) ◽  
pp. 3024-3038 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pi-Chuan Sun ◽  
Hsien-Long Huang ◽  
Fang-Yi Chu
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Nutrition Label ◽  
Nutrition Labels ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ethical Evaluation ◽  
Health Consciousness ◽  
Knowledge Group ◽  
Label Use

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine how health consciousness and nutrition self-efficacy influence attitudes towards and use of nutrition labels, the moderating effect of nutrition knowledge between health consciousness and nutrition label attitude, and the impact of the consumer’s ethical evaluation of a business on nutrition label use. Design/methodology/approach – This study proposes an integrative model that includes health consciousness, nutrition self-efficacy, nutrition knowledge, nutrition label attitude, ethical evaluation, and nutrition label use. Empirical data were collected from a famous website in Taiwan by a non-ordered questionnaire to decrease the priming effect, and 306 valid questionnaires were collected. The collected data were analysed using SPSS and AMOS software. Findings – The results show that both health consciousness and nutrition self-efficacy have direct effects on nutrition label attitude, and this attitude will influence label use. There is a moderating effect of nutrition knowledge, in terms of both subjective and objective nutrition label knowledge, between health consciousness and nutrition label attitude. However, the moderating effect in the low nutrition label knowledge group is slightly greater than in the high nutrition label knowledge group. The consumer’s ethical evaluation of businesses affects nutrition label use. Originality/value – This study is the first to indicate that nutrition label knowledge, both subjective and objective, will moderate the relationship between consumers’ health consciousness and their attitude towards nutrition labels. Furthermore, this study affirms the relationship between the consumer’s ethical evaluation of a firm and nutrition label use.

scholarly journals Self-reported use of nutrition labels to make food choices is associated with healthier dietary behaviours in adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (13) ◽  
pp. 2329-2339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amier Haidar ◽  
Felicia R Carey ◽  
Nalini Ranjit ◽  
Natalie Archer ◽  
Deanna Hoelscher
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Parent Education ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Nutrition Label ◽  
Nutrition Labels ◽  
Dietary Behaviours ◽  
Label Use

AbstractObjectiveThe study aimed to examine nutrition label use and dietary behaviours among ethnically diverse middle- and high-school students, in Texas, USA.DesignThe School Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) survey is a cross-sectional statewide study using a self-administered questionnaire to assess nutrition and physical activity behaviours. Height and weight measurements were used to determine BMI. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine associations between nutrition label use and dietary behaviours, with gender, grade, ethnicity, BMI, parent education, socio-economic status and nutrition knowledge as covariates.SettingParticipants from 283 schools, weighted to represent Texas youth.SubjectsSPAN 2009–2011 included 6716 8th and 11th graders (3465 girls and 3251 boys). The study population consisted of 39·83 % White/Other, 14·61 % African-American and 45·56 % Hispanic adolescents; with a mean age of 14·9 years, and 61·95 % at a healthy weight, 15·71 % having overweight and 22·34 % having obesity.ResultsAdolescents who did not use nutrition labels had 1·69 times greater odds of consuming ≥1 sugary beverages/d (P<0·05). Adolescents who used nutrition labels had 2·13 times greater odds of consuming ≥1 fruits and vegetables/d (P<0·05). Adolescents who used nutrition labels had significantly higher healthy eating scores than those who did not (P<0·001). For every 1-point increase in nutrition knowledge, adolescents had 1·22 greater odds of using nutrition labels.ConclusionsNutrition label use is associated with healthier dietary behaviours in adolescents. Intervention strategies for youth should include efforts to teach adolescents to use labels to make healthy food choices.

Socio-demographic and lifestyle factors associated with nutrition label use among Malaysian adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 117 (11) ◽  
pp. 2777-2787 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Kang Cheah ◽  
Foong Ming Moy ◽  
Debbie Ann Loh
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Food Selection ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Nutrition Label ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutrition Labels ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Label Use

Purpose – Nutrition labels bridge communication between food manufacturers and consumers and are instrumental in shaping food choices and dietary habits. Gaining insight into the factors associated with nutrition label use precedes evaluating the effectiveness of these labels. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the socio-demographic and lifestyle factors associated with nutrition label use among multi-ethnic Malaysian adults. Design/methodology/approach – Data from the Third National Health and Morbidity Survey (n=39,506) on nutrition label use was analysed. Logistic regression analyses were performed to examine the factors associated with reading nutrition labels, adjusted for confounders. Findings – The findings show that females, young adults aged between 18 and 30 years, Malays, tertiary educated, singles, employed individuals, physically active adults and non-smokers were significantly associated with increased odds of nutrition label use. Research limitations/implications – Causality could not be established due to the cross-sectional study design. The scope of the data collected limited investigations to the socio-demographic and lifestyle factors associated with nutrition label use. Future research measuring consumers’ attention, motivation and comprehension of nutrition label use and subsequent food selection should be conducted. Practical implications – Health promotion efforts targeted towards promoting the use of nutrition label among males, older adults aged between 31 and 40 years, ethnic minorities, primary educated, widowed/divorced individuals, unemployed, physically inactive and smokers are recommended. Originality/value – This nationwide study provides valuable insights into the socio-demographic and lifestyle factors significantly associated with nutrition label use among Malaysian adults.

Effects of menu labelling on students′ food choice: a preliminary study

2019 ◽  
Vol 121 (2) ◽  
pp. 479-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greta Krešić ◽  
Nikolina Liović ◽  
Jelka Pleadin
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Food Selection ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Grocery Store ◽  
Nutrition Label ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Menu Selection ◽  
Selection Of

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess the relationship between nutrition knowledge and grocery store nutrition label use, with using nutrition information disclosure on menu selection in a group of hospitality management students, who shall be responsible for menu labelling in their future careers.Design/methodology/approachA between-subject design included 324 students, who were randomly assigned to choose from a menu labelled as follows: unlabelled; kcal label only; graphical label providing information on the per cent of the recommended daily intake of energy and four nutrients. Their nutrition knowledge and habit of reading grocery store nutrition labels were tested using an additional questionnaire.FindingsThe results showed that the provision of energy value information resulted in the selection of less energetic, less fat and less salted food, while a graphical label additionally led to the selection of food having a lower saturated fatty acid (SFA) and sugar content. Multiple regression analysis showed that the habit of packaged food nutrition label reading was a significant predictor of choosing food having a lower energy (p<0.001), fat (p<0.001), SFA (p<0.001), sugar (p<0.001) and salt (p=0.003) content, while the influence of nutrition knowledge on food selection was proven insignificant.Originality/valueGiven the established positive impact of menu labelling, these findings support the future European policy mandating energy and nutrient content disclosure on menus, but also point to the need for more-intense consumer education.

scholarly journals Factors affecting the intention of nutrition label use among selected adults in the Philippines

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
D Sy ◽  
E Bullecer
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Nutrition Labeling ◽  
Nutrition Label ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Nutrition Labels ◽  
Label Use

Abstract Background Having an unhealthy diet is a risk-factor in the development of non-communicable diseases. Through the provision of sufficient nutrition information, nutrition labeling is one of the recommendations to increase awareness and promote healthy diets. However, there is still limited research in the Philippines that can be utilized in improving nutrition label use. With the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as the study model, this study aimed to determine attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control on nutrition label, and if the three constructs are associated with the intention of nutrition label use among adults in selected communities. Methods This analytic cross-sectional study conducted face-to-face interview using a developed questionnaire, among 440 adults (18 to 59 years old) in the top four communities with highest population in Los Baňos, Laguna, selected through a two-stage sampling design. Data were encoded using MS Excel and analyzed using STATA. Results The prevalence of positive attitude was 89.32% (95% CI: 86.06 - 91.89) and 96.82% (95% CI: 94.69 - 98.11) had high degree of subjective norms. With regards to perceived behavioral control, 61.36% (95% CI: 56.71 - 65.82) found nutrition labels as easy to understand, and 94.09% (95% CI: 91.45 - 95.95) had high intention of using it. Then, using multiple logistic regression, only having a perceived behavioral control on nutrition label of being easy to understand (OR 3.33; 95% CI: 1.47-7.54) was found to be associated with having high intention of nutrition label use. Conclusions Information and education on nutrition labels should be strengthened to improve the perceived understanding of the participants which showed significant association with having high intention of nutrition label use. Nonetheless, promotions are important to maintain positive attitude and subjective norms toward nutrition label use. The study also generated data that can serve as reference for future studies. Key messages Among the three constructs of TPB, only having perceived behavioral control on nutrition label of being easy to understand was found to be associated with having high intention of nutrition label use. Improving the nutrition label understanding of the study participants is significant in having high intention of nutrition label use.

scholarly journals Analysis of Factors Influencing Food Nutritional Labels Use in Nanjing, China

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1796
Author(s):  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Liangliang Zhai ◽  
Maurice Osewe ◽  
Aijun Liu
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Nutrition Label ◽  
Nutrition Labels ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Food Nutrition ◽  
Label Use

A correct use of food nutrition la bels benefits consumers in pursuing balanced diets. As a result, we conducted interviews in Nanjing, China and randomly sampled 427 respondents. Further, we used both descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression to assess their perception of food nutrition label use. The results indicated that the current situation is not ideal in Nanjing. Only 7.26% of respondents use labeling consistently. Data on purchasing experience, comprehension, nutritional value, work sector, chronic disease, diet awareness, nutritional knowledge, and age were statistically significant. Conversely, taste and primary shopper categories negatively influenced food nutrition label use. In light of the above results, we propose policy recommendations to promote consumers’ use of food nutrition labels. These are also beneficial in improving diet and relieving chronic diseases.

Application of the Tayyib concept among Malaysian muslim consumers

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 819-840
Author(s):  
Zuraidah Zainol ◽  
Rusliza Yahaya ◽  
Juliana Osman ◽  
Nor Asiah Omar
Keyword(s):  
Food Choice ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Nutrition Label ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Healthy Food Choice ◽  
Label Use

Purpose This study aims to determine the effect of health knowledge on nutrition-label use and attitude, and consequently on healthy food choice among Malaysian Muslim consumers. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts the positivist, deductive and quantitative approach. A sample consisting of 257 Muslim consumers, at least 15 years old, were selected using systematic street-intercept sampling method. Data collected using a self-administered questionnaire were analysed using descriptive statistics and structural equation modelling (SEM). Findings The findings reveal the significant positive effect of health knowledge on nutrition-label use and attitude towards nutrition label, but only attitude towards nutrition label significantly predicts healthy food choice. Research limitations/implications Though the findings add to the existing literature, provide useful information on how nutrition label could guide the consumer to make healthier food choices and serve as a reference point that could stimulate and guide future researchers and other relevant parties, this study is limited by several factors that require replication in future research. Originality/value This research is perhaps one of the first attempts to consider the role of nutrition label as one of the ways to comply with the Tayyib principle.

scholarly journals Correlates of nutrition label use among college students and young adults: a review

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 2135-2148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary J Christoph ◽  
Ruopeng An ◽  
Brenna Ellison
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Food Selection ◽  
Weighted Average ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Nutrition Label ◽  
Nutrition Labels ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Label Use

AbstractObjectiveNutrition labels are an essential source for consumers to obtain nutrition-related information on food products and serve as a population-level intervention with unparalleled reach. The present study systematically reviewed existing evidence on the correlates of nutrition label use among college students and young adults.DesignKeyword and reference searches were conducted in PubMed, EBSCO, PsycInfo, Cochrane Library and Web of Science. Inclusion criteria included: study design (randomized controlled trial, cohort study, pre–post study or cross-sectional study); population (college students and young adults 18–30 years old); main outcome (nutrition label use); article type (peer-reviewed publication); and language (English).SettingCollege/university.SubjectsCollege students and young adults.ResultsSixteen studies based on data from college surveys in four countries (USA, UK, Canada, South Korea) were identified from keyword and reference search. Reported prevalence of nutrition label use varied substantially across studies; a weighted average calculation showed 36·5 % of college students and young adults reported using labels always or often. Females were more likely to use nutrition labels than males. Nutrition label use was found to be associated with attitudes towards healthy diet, beliefs on the importance of nutrition labels in guiding food selection, self-efficacy, and nutrition knowledge and education.ConclusionsThe impact of nutrition labelling on food purchase and intake could differ by population subgroups. Nutrition awareness campaigns and education programmes may be important mechanisms for promoting nutrition label use among college students and young adults. Future research is warranted to assess the role of label use on improved dietary decisions.

The moderating effect of self-efficacy and gender on work engagement for restaurant employees in the United States

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 624-642 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Liu ◽  
Seonghee Cho ◽  
Eka Diraksa Putra
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intent To Leave ◽  
The United States ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Restaurant Employees ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of the study was to examine the moderating effect of self-efficacy and gender on work engagement. Design/methodology/approach The survey study was conducted on 149 restaurant employees, and multiple regression analyses were used to analyze the data. Findings Self-efficacy significantly moderated the impact of perceived organizational support on work engagement, but the moderating effect of self-efficacy was only significant for women with low self-efficacy. Self-efficacy did not moderate the impact of work engagement on intent to leave. Practical implications The results of the study provide suggestions for managing men and women with different levels of self-efficacy in the hospitality workplace. Originality/value The focus of previous studies on work engagement has primarily been on its antecedents and outcomes, but little is known about individual differences in the relationship between work engagement and its antecedents/outcomes. This is the first study investigating self-efficacy and gender as moderators of work engagement in the hospitality industry.

scholarly journals Parental Nutrition Knowledge Rather Than Nutrition Label Use Is Associated With Adiposity in Children

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 (7) ◽  
pp. 461-467.e1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Kakinami ◽  
Stephanie Houle-Johnson ◽  
Jennifer J. McGrath
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Nutrition Label ◽  
Parental Nutrition ◽  
Label Use

Accuracy of nutrition labels of pre-packaged foods in Malaysia

2017 ◽  
Vol 119 (2) ◽  
pp. 230-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sing Chuan Kok ◽  
Che Wan Jasimah Mohamed Radzi
Keyword(s):  
Free Trade ◽  
Tolerance Limit ◽  
Tolerance Limits ◽  
Nutrition Label ◽  
Nutrition Labels ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Food Industries ◽  
Prepackaged Foods ◽  
The Government

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether the prepackaged foods in Malaysia are able to provide credible nutrition labels for consumers and how many prepackaged foods do not comply with the tolerance limits, regardless of whether the products are sold in Malaysia or exported to overseas even though there are no standardization of tolerance limits. Design/methodology/approach The present study consists of 300 samples (triplicate samples for each product) of core nutrients (energy, fat, carbohydrate and protein), which have been stratified into eight categories, were analysed and the analytical values were compared with the declared values. Compliance of products were obtained through the comparison with different guidelines. Findings About 34 per cent of analysed products did not comply with the tolerance limit according to the Food Act 1983, Malaysia (one way approach tolerance limit). Then, 73 per cent of products failed to comply with the tolerance leeway ±20 per cent (two-way approach) and 56 per cent of products did not comply with the tolerance limits set in the Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services. Research limitations/implications Many researches have proved that consumers used nutrition label as a tool to improve their healthy lifestyles. The misleading of nutrition label will elicit detrimental effect to consumers especially who always rely on the nutrition label before purchasing. Hence, credibility of nutrition label is imperative. However, this research only focussed on four major core nutrients. Nutrients such as trans-fat and sodium have proved that are detrimental to human’s health are not covered in the study. Practical implications First, this research could directly reflect the credibility of nutrition label in the market. The government of the country should improve the surveillance activity on nutrition label. Meantime, free trade activities especially on food industries are active now; an accurate nutrition label is the first key to success in the business. This research can inject awareness to food producers who incline to do global free trade business shall always assure the accuracy of the nutrition label no matter the tolerance or guidelines are different among the countries. Originality/value There are many research about improvement in consumers’ awareness towards nutrition label but very little research conducted on the accuracy of nutrition label. The main purpose of those research is to improve public health awareness but this may become insignificant if the values of nutrition label are inaccurate. Then, the asymmetric of tolerance limits would trigger awareness from policy makers or food manufacturers to be more responsible in providing credible nutrition label. At the end, consumers are protected from inaccurate nutrition labels and a healthy nation can be sustained.

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