| Autor: |
Abd El-Kader, Rabab Gad, Von Kanel, Sally, Ogale, Rekha J., Kumardhas, Vijaya, Adam, Shukri |
| Zdroj: |
Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results; 2022 Special Issue 7, Vol. 13, p29-35, 7p |
| Abstrakt: |
Nutrition labeling is a simple way to help people make healthier food choices. The study aimed to assess Nutrition label understanding among undergraduate nursing students in a selected university. Method: Cross-sectional study conducted among 120 students. A validated, selfadministered two-section questionnaire, section one included social demographic characteristics, while section two focused on students’ understanding of nutrition labels; including the source of information, knowledge level, and barriers that hinder food label use. Results: Only 16.7% of the participants stated that they often use food labels when purchasing food products, while more than half of them felt that food label is important during buying. There was a statistically significant association between age, year of the study, nationality and weight category with the use of food labels among the nursing students. However, there was no statistical evidence between gender, marital status, and the study group’s use of food labels. Most of the participants stated that absence of health problems and not knowing how to use label were the main barriersfor not using food labels, followed by lack of time. Conclusion: The minority of nursing students often use food labels during purchasing food. Nutrition awareness campaigns and education programs are 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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