Nutrition Facts Panels: Who Uses Them, What Do They Use, and How Does Use Relate to Dietary Intake?

Nutrition labels are a low-cost tool with the potential to encourage healthy eating habits. To investigate correlates of frequent Nutrition Facts label use, describe the types of label information most often used, and measure how label use relates to dietary intake in young adults. Cross-sectional p...

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Published in:Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2018-02, Vol.118 (2), p.217-228
Main Authors: Christoph, Mary J., Larson, Nicole, Laska, Melissa N., Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne
Format: Article
Language:English
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Diet
Dietary intake
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition labels
Young adults
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Summary:Nutrition labels are a low-cost tool with the potential to encourage healthy eating habits. To investigate correlates of frequent Nutrition Facts label use, describe the types of label information most often used, and measure how label use relates to dietary intake in young adults. Cross-sectional population-based study of young adults participating in Project Eating and Activity in Teens and Young Adults-IV. Surveys and food frequency questionnaires were completed during 2015-2016 by young adults (N=1,817; weighted sample=49% women) aged 25 to 36 years. Nutrition Facts label use, frequency of using specific information on labels, and dietary intake. Relative risks and adjusted means were used to examine how demographic, behavior, and weight-related factors were associated with Nutrition Facts panel use, and how label use related to dietary outcomes. Associations with P values
ISSN:2212-2672
2212-2680
DOI:10.1016/j.jand.2017.10.014