Perception of Portuguese Consumers Regarding Food Labeling
| Autor: | Bruna Silva, João P. M. Lima, Ana Lúcia Baltazar, Ezequiel Pinto, Sónia Fialho |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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Nutrition and Dietetics
Portugal Consumer perception food labels consumer perception food and nutrition literacy consumer choice Food labels Consumer Behavior Choice Behavior Food and nutrition literacy Food Preferences Percepção do consumidor Consumer choice Food Labeling Literacia alimentar e nutricional Humans Rótulos dos alimentos Perception Escolha do consumidor Nutritive Value Food Science |
| Zdroj: | Nutrients; Volume 14; Issue 14; Pages: 2944 |
| ISSN: | 2072-6643 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/nu14142944 |
| Popis: | This research was supported by national funds through FCT—Foundation for Science and Technology within the scope of UIDB/05748/2020 and UIDP/05748/2020. Food labels are the first information tool used by consumers in the purchase and consumption of food products. Food labeling is a tool that can influence the consumers’ perception of quality and, in turn, their food choice. This study characterizes and demonstrates the importance of labeling and the degree of consumers’ perception and literacy about food labels through the application of an online questionnaire. The results obtained, in a sample of n = 467, showed that Portuguese consumers have the habit of reading the label and recognizing its importance but do not understand all the information contained in the label. They have an easier time understanding the front-of-pack labeling systems, especially those presented through symbols/colors. Thus, it demonstrates the need for greater education and literacy in the areas of food and nutrition so that through the reading and interpretation of labels, consumers can make informed food choices. info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion |
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