Consumer Food Attitudes and Demographic Characteristics in Relation to Nutrition Label Use and Understanding

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.

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

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods9121796 ◽

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.

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Nutrition Label Use Is Related to Chronic Conditions among Mexicans: Data from the Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey 2016

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ◽

10.1016/j.jand.2019.07.016 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 120 (5) ◽

pp. 804-814 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Claudia Nieto ◽

Lizbeth Tolentino-Mayo ◽

Eric Monterrubio-Flores ◽

Catalina Medina ◽

Sofia Rincón-Gallardo Patiño ◽

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Keyword(s):

National Health ◽

Chronic Conditions ◽

Nutrition Survey ◽

Nutrition Label ◽

Health And Nutrition ◽

Label Use

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Application of the Tayyib concept among Malaysian muslim consumers

Journal of Islamic Marketing ◽

10.1108/jima-03-2018-0048 ◽

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.

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

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980017001252 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 20 (13) ◽

pp. 2329-2339 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

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.

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Eye tracking and nutrition label use: A review of the literature and recommendations for label enhancement

Food Policy ◽

10.1016/j.foodpol.2012.03.004 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 37 (4) ◽

pp. 378-382 ◽

Cited By ~ 118

Author(s):

Dan J. Graham ◽

Jacob L. Orquin ◽

Vivianne H.M. Visschers

Keyword(s):

Eye Tracking ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Nutrition Label ◽

Label Use

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Biochemical Index, Nutrition Label Use, and Weight Control Behavior in Female Adolescents: Using the 2010 and 2011 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Clinical Nutrition Research ◽

10.7762/cnr.2020.9.1.32 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 32

Author(s):

Mi-Ja Choi ◽

Hyun-Ju Jo ◽

Mi-Kyung Kim

Keyword(s):

National Health ◽

Weight Control ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Nutrition Examination Survey ◽

Nutrition Label ◽

Biochemical Index ◽

Weight Control Behavior ◽

Control Behavior ◽

Health And Nutrition ◽

Label Use

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

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980015003183 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 19 (12) ◽

pp. 2135-2148 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

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.

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