Nutrition literacy profile among adolescents in Kuwait: a cross-sectional study
Anwar H. AlBaloul,
Maraheb M. AlKhalidi,
Haya AlAjmi
Abstract:BackgroundAdolescent nutrition literacy and knowledge are associated with nutrient intake and obesity. With the rising prevalence of obesity in Kuwait, limited studies have assessed nutrition literacy among Kuwaiti adolescents. Therefore, this study aims to assess nutrition literacy among Kuwaiti adolescents and examine factors associated with nutrition literacy, such as body mass index (BMI) and dietary intake.MethodsA school-based cross-sectional study was conducted in public schools across Kuwait, enrolling… Show more
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