Consumers’ Use and Understanding of Food Label Information and Effect on their Purchasing Decision in Ghana; a Case Study of Kumasi Metropolis

Osei, M.; Lawer, D.R.; Aidoo, Robert

doi:10.22004/ag.econ.197981

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“…Conversely, inappropriately connecting a food, food component or nutrient to desired health may counter public health objectives. 103 Seven studies from Ghana examine how food labelling impacts upon consumer attitudes/behaviour, 89 - 95 with three studies identified from Kenya ( Table 2 ). 96 - 98 Notwithstanding an extensive international literature, 77 - 87 , 111 the need for more context-sensitive research recurs across included papers.…”

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“…Evidence suggests an asymmetrical relationship; the balance favouring inappropriate claims unless regulated by government. The regulatory environment shapes “the types of food that can and cannot be sold, and who is involved in producing, distributing and selling food” 87 and seeks to “allow better-informed choice.” 121 However, food labels extend beyond consumer information to offer manufacturers a marketing technique to communicate attributes of products to potential consumers 95 thereby increasing the likelihood of purchase. 82 …”

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“…Many countries adopt labelling regulations during the ‘nutrition transition.’ 85 Food labels help regulatory bodies to protect public interests by ensuring that food produced and sold meets required standards. 95 Food labels also remind citizens of their government’s duty of care when intervening in their daily lives. 95 Health claims in Ghana are regulated under the Food and Drugs Law, 1992.…”

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“… 95 Food labels also remind citizens of their government’s duty of care when intervening in their daily lives. 95 Health claims in Ghana are regulated under the Food and Drugs Law, 1992. Kenya provides voluntary state-sponsored guidelines that define nutrients to be listed and on what basis.…”

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“…96 Too much information can confuse consumers and too little may mislead them. 110 Advertising and price, 95 cultural expectations, the taste-nutrition trade-off, 120 and availability of affordable and attractive alternatives contend with regulation of health claims to influence purchase and consumption behaviour. 117 Limited comparison exists with other African countries; Kenya (25%) and Ghana (33.3%) demonstrate higher non-compliance in nutrition claims than South Africa (10%).…”

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Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Realist Synthesis in Ghana and Kenya

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Laar

Akparibo

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Int J Health Policy Manag

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Background: Obesity and nutrition-related non-communicable diseases (NR-NCDs) are increasing throughout Africa, driven by urbanisation and changing food environments. Policy action has been limited - and influenced by high income countries. Socio-economic/political environments of African food systems must be considered in order to understand what policy might work to prevent NR-NCDs, for whom, and under what circumstances. Methods: A realist synthesis of five policy areas to support healthier food consumption in urban Africa: regulating trade/foreign investment; regulating health/nutrition claims/labels; setting composition standards for processed foods; restricting unhealthy food marketing; and school food policy. We drew upon Ghana and Kenya to contextualise the evidence base. Programme theories were generated by stakeholders in Ghana/Kenya. A two-stage search interrogated MEDLINE, Web of Science and Scopus. Programme theories were tested and refined to produce a synthesised model. Results: The five policies operate through complex, inter-connected pathways moderated by global-, national- and local contexts. Consumers and the food environment interact to enable/disable food accessibility, affordability and availability. Consumer relationships with each other and retailers are important contextual influences, along with political/ economic interests, stakeholder alliances and globalized trade. Coherent laws/regulatory frameworks and government capacities are fundamental across all policies. The increasing importance of convenience is shaped by demographic and sociocultural drivers. Awareness of healthy diets mediates food consumption through comprehension, education, literacy and beliefs. Contextualised data (especially food composition data) and inter-sectoral collaboration are critical to policy implementation. Conclusion: Evidence indicates that coherent action across the five policy areas could positively influence the healthiness of food environments and consumption in urban Africa. However, drivers of (un)healthy food environments and consumption reflect the complex interplay of socio-economic and political drivers acting at diverse geographical levels. Stakeholders at local, national, and global levels have important, yet differing, roles to play in ensuring healthy food environments and consumption in urban Africa.

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Nutrition Label Knowledge and Attitude to Affect Healthy Food Choice among Young Consumers in Malaysia

et.al¹

2021

TURCOMAT

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This research attempts to investigate the direct effect of nutrition label knowledge on attitude, and, nutrition label knowledge and attitude in choosing healthy food among Malaysian consumers as well as the role of nutrition label attitude as a mediator. This research applied the quantitative approach. A sample comprised 381 Malaysian consumers with minimum age of 18 years old. Data from a sample were obtained using a structured questionnaire and analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM). The findings reveal that nutrition label knowledge as a significant predictor of nutrition label attitude and, nutrition label knowledge and attitude as significant predictors of healthy food choice. In addition, the findings reveal the nutrition label attitude as a partial mediator in the relationship between nutrition label knowledge and healthy food choice. Although the findings provide fresh insights on the role of nutrition label knowledge and attitude in affecting healthy food choice, this research requires a replication in future research as to improve the explanatory power of the framework.

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Kebiasaan Membaca Label Gizi Berhubungan Dengan Asupan Natrium Pada Wanita Dewasa

Ady

Sumarmi

2019

AMNT

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Background: Sodium is one of the nutrients which is mandatory to be displayed in food packaging. High intake of sodium can increase the risk blood pressure elevation and hypertension. The habit of reading the nutrition label can affect in dietary intake, one of them is sodium.Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the association between the habit of reading the nutrition label and sodium intake in female adolescents.Methods: This study was a cross sectional study with citizens of Modong Village, Tulangan Sub-district, Sidoarjo District with 70 participants. Sample collection used a simple random sampling method. Sodium intake data was collected through interview using Semi Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ). Data of habit of reading the nutrition label were obtained through interview in reading nutrition label frequency. Statistical test performed was chi square test.Result: The results showed that there was a significant relationship between reading habit of nutrition fact with sodium intake among adult woman (p=0.023). Most respondents rarely read nutrition label (40%) and inadequate sodium intake (30%).Conclusion: The habit of reading nutrition label is significantly associated with sodium intake in female adolescents in Modong Village, Tulangan Sub-district, Sidoarjo District.ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Natrium adalah salah satu zat gizi yang wajib ditampilkan di label pangan kemasan. Asupan tinggi natrium meningkatkan resiko peningkatan tekanan darah dan hipertensi. Kebiasaan membaca label gizi dapat berpengaruh terhadap asupan zat gizi, salah satunya natrium.Tujuan: Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis hubungan kebiasaan membaca label gizi dengan asupan natrium pada wanita dewasa.Metode: Penelitian cross sectional ini dilakukan pada populasi wanita dewasa di Desa Modong, Kecamatan Tulangan, Kabupaten Sidoarjo dengan 70 orang responden. Teknik pengumpulan sampel menggunakan simple random sampling. Data asupan natrium didapatkan melalui wawancara menggunakan Semi Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ). Data kebiasaan membaca label gizi didapatkan melalui wawancara frekuensi membaca label gizi. Hubungan antara kebiasaan membaca label gizi dengan asupan natrium dianalisis menggunakan uji statistic uji chi square.Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara kebiasaan membaca label gizi dengan asupan natrium (p=0,023). Sebagian besar responden jarang membaca label gizi (40%) dan mengonsumsi natrium yang berlebih (30%).Kesimpulan: Kebiasaan membaca label gizi memiliki hubungan yang bermakna dengan asupan natrium wanita dewasa di Desa Modong, Kecamatan Tulangan, Kabupaten Sidoarjo.

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Consumers’ Use and Understanding of Food Label Information and Effect on their Purchasing Decision in Ghana; a Case Study of Kumasi Metropolis

Cited by 5 publications

References 29 publications

Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Realist Synthesis in Ghana and Kenya

Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Realist Synthesis in Ghana and Kenya

Nutrition Label Knowledge and Attitude to Affect Healthy Food Choice among Young Consumers in Malaysia

Kebiasaan Membaca Label Gizi Berhubungan Dengan Asupan Natrium Pada Wanita Dewasa

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