Consumer Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Nutritional Labels

Cannoosamy, Komeela; Pugo-Gunsam, Prity; Jeewon, Rajesh

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2014.03.010

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“…Moreover, according to Nayga (1999), men are less likely to accept that nutritional information on the label is useful and, unlike women, are generally less interested in nutrition and health, which confirms their disinterest in reading. This trend was also reported in other studies that sought to associate the influence of demographic variables with the interest and level of understanding of nutritional information on food labels (CANNOOSAMY et al, 2014;HESS et al, 2012;DRICHOUTIS et al, 2006 Food bar labels: consumer behaviour and veracity of the available information Domiciano, C. G. et al individuals who said they read the labels decreased with increasing age of the respondents. Burton and Andrews (1996) attributed this trend to the fact that older people consider the information on labels difficult to understand, which discourages them from reading them.…”

Section: Market Researchsupporting

confidence: 66%

“…In the present study, variables such as household income and the presence of NCDs did not correlate significantly with this question, although some studies confirmed the existence of a relationship between these two variables and the frequency of reading the information provided on labels (CANNOOSAMY et al, 2014;DRICHOUTIS et al, 2006).…”

Section: Non-communicable Diseasescontrasting

confidence: 61%

“…High school completed -22.1% Undergraduate education incomplete -52.2% Undergraduate education completed -9.1% Postgraduate education completed -6.5% Food bar labels: consumer behaviour and veracity of the available information Domiciano, C. G. et al people are more interested in seeking information related to healthy food, they have a lower level of knowledge about issues related to health and nutrition, making it difficult to understand the nutritional information presented on the labels, with a consequent disincentive to read them (CANNOOSAMY et al, 2014;GRUNERT et al, 2010).…”

Section: Level Of Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This information directly influences purchasing behaviour, enabling consumers to judge globally the nutritional quality of the food, and thus allow them to make more appropriate food choices. Furthermore, the label is an attractive tool because, at the same time as it releases information on the product and gives instructions, it also gives consumers autonomy in their choices (CANNOOSAMY et al, 2014;WILLS, 2007;COWBURN;STOCKLEY, 2005).…”

Section: Non-communicable Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Food bar labels: consumer behaviour and veracity of the available information

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et al. 2017

Braz. J. Food Technol.

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The search for high nutritional value, convenience, low-calorie foods with pleasant sensory characteristics which provide health benefits, makes food bars a promising product in the food sector, and they are already being considered as healthy alternatives according to common sense. The objectives of this study were: (i) to evaluate the interest and the way in which consumers understand the information on food labels; (ii) to determine consumer habits; and (iii) to determine the sugar contents of commercial food bars (conventional, sugar-free and light) to confirm the veracity of the information available on the labels of these products. Regarding the consumption of food bars, the majority of the respondents consumed this product and, although most of them considered them to be a healthy product due to the allegation of being rich in fibre and cereals, even with the knowledge of the presence of sugar, the main reasons taken into consideration when buying them were convenience and practicality. Socio-demographic variables such as gender, age, income and educational level influenced the standards and behaviours of consumption of the product. The quantification of sugar in commercial food bars indicated that these products could be considered as foods with intermediate to high amounts of sugar. The results obtained for sugar-free bars were even more worrying because the concentrations of sugar found indicated a lack of compliance with applicable regulations for this category for all the brands evaluated. Keywords: Consumer knowledge; Nutrition information; Sugar content. ResumoA busca por alimentos de alto valor nutritivo, convenientes, de baixo valor calórico e que possuam características sensoriais agradáveis e com benefícios à saúde faz da barra alimentícia um produto promissor no setor de alimentos, já sendo considerada pelo senso comum como alternativa saudável. Assim, este trabalho teve como objetivos: (i) avaliar o interesse e a forma de entendimento dos consumidores em relação às informações veiculadas nos rótulos de alimentos; (ii) determinar os hábitos de consumo, e (iii) determinar a quantidade de açúcares totais em barras alimentícias comerciais dos tipos comuns, diet e light, de forma a confirmar a veracidade das informações disponíveis nos rótulos destes produtos e correlacioná-las com as percepções dos consumidores sobre este produto. Quanto ao consumo de barras alimentícias, pode-se perceber que grande parte da amostra em estudo consome este produto e, apesar de a maioria considerar este um produto saudável pela alegação de ser rico em fibras e cereais, mesmo com o conhecimento da presença de açúcar, a conveniência e a praticidade são os principais motivos que são levados em consideração no momento da compra. Pode-se concluir ainda que variáveis sócio demográficas, como sexo, idade, renda e escolaridade, influenciaram em padrões e comportamentos de consumo relacionados ao tema avaliado. Já a quantificação de açúcar nas barras alimentícias

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Food bar labels: consumer behaviour and veracity of the available information

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“…To support this, some studies have shown that some adolescents, despite having a significant amount of knowledge regarding healthy foods, find it difficult to follow healthy eating guidelines and frequently consume foods that they perceive as unhealthy 23,24 . On the other hand, girls had higher knowledge scores than boys 25 , particularly because girls and older adolescents were more likely to read nutritional food labels 26,27 . Although education was not associated with the risk of being thin, Alam et al 3 reported that Bangladeshi girls with lower education were more likely to be stunted than girls with higher education.…”

Section: Educational Level and Nutrition Knowledgementioning

confidence: 97%

A systematic review of factors affecting energy intake of adolescent girls

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Background: Adolescence is considered a critical period marked by an increase in energy intake to meet the body's physiological needs especially during puberty. This study reviews existing literature and critically analyses factors associated with eating habits and energy intake of adolescent girls. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted to identify at least 200 peer reviewed articles which dealt with the factors affecting energy intake (EI) and eating habits of adolescent girls. Studies were identified using a reference period between 1994 and 2016, based primarily on the PubMed/ CINL/ Science Direct/Google Scholar databases using keywords adolescent/ teenagers, factors/determinants and energy intake. Results:No studies investigated all factors affecting energy intake among adolescents. Some studies found mixed association among the determinants of EI in adolescent girls. However, a number of reviews confirm that many factors namely physical activity level, socio-economic status, diet, individual and social factors do contribute to either a higher or a lower EI of adolescents. Conclusion:There is a dire need to consider factors associated with EI when designing nutritional intervention programs to prevent health problems in adulthood. The goal is not to change behavior of all but to increase the percentage of people adopting healthier lifestyle.

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Food Labeling Use by Consumers in Arab countries: A Scoping Review

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Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) related to inadequate nutrition are prevalent in economically transitioning countries such as the Arab region. The westernized diet is recognized as a leading trend and the UN General Assembly is focused on the prevention and control of NCD. Due to the rapid transitions in diet and physical inactivity occurring in the Arab region, revising public health dietary strategies, guidelines, and policies to reduce the burden of NCD is needed. This article presents existing literature on food label use in the Arab region as a response to the problem. The primary objective was to locate, review, and summarize peer-reviewed studies on how and why consumers use food labels in Arab countries. An integrative review of the related literature was conducted with no delimiting time frames. The authors applied search strategies to eight academic databases which produced 32 peer-reviewed articles. Seventeen were removed due to inconsistent scope and focus. Awareness of and nutrition knowledge about food labeling emerged as a primary theme. Education, household income, and age were secondary themes and predictor variables. Nutrition food labels as a population-based strategy can influence individual behavior change and potentially improve population health. These outcomes depend on the consumer's ability to understand nutrition labels and properly apply information. Themed recommendations included standardization of food labeling policies, consumer education on food labeling, and public health efforts to develop a detailed understanding of regional populations prior to health promotion strategy development. Enabling informed food selection and reinforcing healthy dietary intake can help prevent NCD and support individual and population health.

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Consumer Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Nutritional Labels

Cited by 69 publications

References 36 publications

Food bar labels: consumer behaviour and veracity of the available information

Food bar labels: consumer behaviour and veracity of the available information

A systematic review of factors affecting energy intake of adolescent girls

Food Labeling Use by Consumers in Arab countries: A Scoping Review

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