Consumer attitudes, knowledge, and behavior related to salt consumption in sentinel countries of the Americas

Claro, Rafael Moreira; Linders, Hubert; Ricardo, Camila Zancheta; Legetić, Branka; Campbell, Norm R.C.

doi:10.1590/s1020-49892012001000004

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“…Previous studies in American countries found similar findings. 9,18,19 Information concerning on appropriate understanding of recommended salt intake and the importance of salt reduction program are necessary for successful treatment.…”

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“…The previous study found a precise warning that indicated high or low salt content was more favorable. 9,19 Simple and clear warning of salt content will help patients in recognizing salt/sodium amount that they consume. Further, the development of clearer food labels is strongly recommended and would be helpful in salt reduction programs.…”

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“…hypertension, stroke) and labeling preference. 9 It is a commonly used questionnaire about dietary salt and health survey in Australia, England and Canada that was previously field-tested among Latin America and Canada population. [13][14][15] Questions about knowledge and presence of chronic diseases were available in yes, no, don't know or no answer responses.…”

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“…8 Knowledge, attitude and behavior related to salt intake are known to affect individual salt consumption. 9 Consumers who have good knowledge, positive attitude and behavior would tend to have better health status and limited compromise in health. With this consideration, the effort to increase knowledge, attitude and behavior related to dietary salt is strategically important, especially for patients with hypertension.…”

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“…With this consideration, the effort to increase knowledge, attitude and behavior related to dietary salt is strategically important, especially for patients with hypertension. [9][10][11] Increasing hypertension population's knowledge, and improving their attitude and behavior related to salt is crucial, however, understanding on their knowledge and behavior are the first stage of action. To date, there is limited information about knowledge, attitude and behavior related to dietary salt among patients with hypertension in Indonesia.…”

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Knowledge, attitude and behavior toward dietary salt: The nescience among hypertensive patients in Indonesia

Wicaksana

2017

Int J Res Med Sci

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Background: Knowledge, attitude and behavior of dietary salt determine sodium intake. Among controlled (CHT) and uncontrolled patients with hypertension (UHT), however, limited information is available. The purpose of the study was to identify knowledge, attitude and behavior toward dietary salt and to define the nescience among hypertensive patients in Indonesia. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study design invited subjects using purposive sampling in a general hospital in Yogyakarta. The inclusion criteria were adult patients with hypertension and able to speak Bahasa Indonesia. The demographic data and knowledge, attitude and behavior toward dietary salt were assessed. Data were collected in cardiac clinics in Indonesia and analyzed using Mann Whitney and chi-squared tests. Results: A total of 175 participants joined the survey with dominantly males, mature age, married and having basic education level. The CHT group had higher knowledge, attitude and behaviour's percentage on healthy eating, problems-caused by high salty diet, reducing fat and salt consumption than the UHT group although it was not statistically proved. Both groups reported nescience about recommended amount of salt consumption (84.1% versus 81.1%, CHT and UHT respectively), salt-sodium difference (56.5% versus 59.4%), nutritional information (43.5% versus 48.1%) and food labelling (39.1% versus 40.6%). Limited participants always considered packaged indication (7.2% versus 11.3%) and total salt/sodium per package was more favourable label (42% versus 31.1%). Conclusions: Results showed no significant differences of knowledge, attitude and behavior between patients with controlled and uncontrolled hypertension. Both groups had problems on concerning recommended amount of salt consumption, nutritional information, and food labelling which should be addressed while teaching patients about hypertension.

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The effects of combining front‐of‐pack nutritional labels on consumers' subjective understanding, trust, and preferences

Mazzù

Marozzo

Baccelloni

et al. 2023

Psychology and Marketing

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The decision to adopt a unique mandatory front‐of‐pack nutritional label (FOPL) has currently been delayed by the European Union (EU) as contrasting evidence exists on which one might consistently better encourage customers toward healthier diets. In this context, little attention has been dedicated to investigating the potential effects of having more than one front‐of‐pack nutritional label on food products. This study aims to verify if a combination of front‐of‐pack nutritional labels (i.e., a “bundle”) performs better for consumer understanding, trust, and preferences (such as liking) toward the label by helping consumers make healthier and more informed food choices. With this in mind, the study focused on three front‐of‐pack nutritional labels developed by public institutions that are central to the research and the recent EU policy‐making debate. In three controlled experiments, building upon the “directiveness” front‐of‐pack nutritional label schemes, we find that the combination of a nondirective (i.e., NutrInform Battery) and a directive (i.e., Keyhole) label outperforms both the combination of two directive labels (i.e., Nutri‐Score and Keyhole) and a single‐directive front‐of‐pack nutritional label (i.e., Keyhole) on subjective understanding, trust in the label and liking. Results cast light on the bundling of front‐of‐pack nutritional labels as a potentially different approach that might be further analyzed by researchers and provide a substantive contribution to managers and policy‐makers in their decision toward a unified front‐of‐pack nutritional label within the European Community.

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Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours Related to Dietary Salt Intake in High-Income Countries: a Systematic Review

2018

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Overall (n = 24 studies across 12 countries), KAB related to dietary salt intake are low. While consumers are aware of the health implications of a high salt intake, fundamental knowledge regarding recommended dietary intake, primary food sources, and the relationship between salt and sodium is lacking. Salt added during cooking was more common than adding salt to food at the table. Many participants were confused by nutrition information panels, but food purchasing behaviours were positively influenced by front of package labelling. Greater emphasis of individual KAB is required from future sodium reduction programmes with specific initiatives focusing on consumer education and awareness raising. By doing so, consumers will be adequately informed and empowered to make healthier food choices and reduce individual sodium intake.

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Consumer attitudes, knowledge, and behavior related to salt consumption in sentinel countries of the Americas

Abstract: Additional effort is required to increase consumers' knowledge about the existence of a maximum limit for intake and to improve their capacity to accurately monitor and reduce their personal salt consumption.

Cited by 57 publications

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Knowledge, attitude and behavior toward dietary salt: The nescience among hypertensive patients in Indonesia

Knowledge, attitude and behavior toward dietary salt: The nescience among hypertensive patients in Indonesia

The effects of combining front‐of‐pack nutritional labels on consumers' subjective understanding, trust, and preferences

Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours Related to Dietary Salt Intake in High-Income Countries: a Systematic Review

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