Examining Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Food Labels Among Consumers in Enugu State, Nigeria – A Baseline Survey

Monye, Felicia Nwanne; Ezumah, Nkoli; Ani, J.C.; Umezuruike, Herbert; Ukwueze, Festus Okechukwu; Okiche, Ebelechukwu Lawretta

doi:10.11648/j.ijls.20200304.20

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“…Furthermore, having children was associated with using the ingredients list and claims sections of food labels. This finding supports studies suggesting that parents check food labels to prevent their children from consuming unhealthy foods [ 49 ] and that nutrient claims have a stronger impact on mothers' perception of health and snack choices for their children compared to the nutrient content [ 50 ]. The findings from studies investigating the relationship between age and food label use are inconsistent [ 11 , 12 , 14 , 17 , 21 – 23 ].…”

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Factors associated with food label use: focus on healthy aspects of orthorexia and orthorexia nervosa

Bellikci-Koyu,

Karaağaç,

Yürük

2024

Eat Weight Disord

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Purpose This study aimed to investigate the potential relationships between the use of different section of food label, and healthy and pathological aspects of orthorexia among adults. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey (n = 1326). Inclusion criteria were being 19–64 years and graduated from at least primary school. Pregnant and lactating women were excluded. Data were collected using questionnaire including socio-demographic variables, lifestyle factors, body weight and height, frequency of reading different sections of food label (“always”, “when buying a food for the first time”, “when comparing similar packaged foods”, “rarely”, “never”), food label literacy, and Teruel Orthorexia Scale. Participants were categorized as nutrition facts panel-users, ingredients list-users or claim-users if they read at least one item from the relevant parts. Results The proportions of nutrition facts, ingredients list, and claims sections users were 72.3%, 76.3%, and 79.9%, respectively. Both healthy and pathological aspects of orthorexia were associated with reading food labels. The healthy orthorexia had the strongest association with using the ingredients list (OR 1.76, 95% CI 1.41–2.20), whereas the orthorexia nervosa showed the highest association with using nutrition facts panel (OR 1.48, 95% CI 1.20–1.81). While women, physically active participants and those with higher food label literacy were more likely to use all sections of food labels; older age, having children, and chronic disease increased the likelihood of using claims and ingredients list (p < 0.05). Besides, following a diet was associated with higher use of nutrition facts and ingredients list (p < 0.05). Conclusions The study demonstrates that food label users have higher orthorexia tendencies compared to non-users. Of the food label sections, healthy orthorexia showed the strongest association with use of the list of ingredients, while pathological orthorexia showed the strongest association with use of the nutrition facts panel. Level of evidence Level V, cross-sectional study.

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Factors associated with food label use: focus on healthy aspects of orthorexia and orthorexia nervosa

Bellikci-Koyu,

Karaağaç,

Yürük

2024

Eat Weight Disord

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“…Our findings are comparable to the Nigeria study which revealed a correlation between the level of knowledge and attitude towards food labels on one hand and the level of education, geographical location, and socio-economic standing of consumers on the other [15]. On the contrary, demographic characteristics of respondents had non-significant relation in a study conducted elsewhere [16].…”

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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Food Labeling and Expiry Date among the Female Health Sciences Students: A Public Health Concern

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Nutrition information on food labels can help consumers to choose healthier food. We investigated consumers’ awareness of food labels and their influence on the decision to buy food items among students of health sciences of King Khalid University, Abha. This cross-sectional study involved 350 females who gave informed verbal consent and were selected by systematic random sampling technique. Data was collected by using a self-administered questionnaire. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS version 21. Overall 76.3% of students knew food labeling. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed between the knowledge about food labeling and education, the number of family members, earning members, frequency of shopping and income. Almost half of the students checked food labels before buying, 43.7% replaced food on an importance basis and value of labeling, and 60% replaced on a cost basis. More than half of students were ready to buy food items with no labels, and 21.7% even utilized expired food items because of a lack of knowledge regarding expiry date and low cost of food which could be hazardous for their health. Awareness of food labeling and expiry date should be enhanced by including this subject in the curriculum and electronic media to avoid health hazards of expired food items. Choosing healthy food options shall reduce the nutrition and chronic diseases among the general population in future.

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Prevalence and determinants of adult consumer use and comprehension of food labels in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Nkhoma,

Mumba,

Banda

et al. 2023

Nutrition Reviews

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Context Food labelling is a global strategy recommended to reduce noncommunicable diseases. Few reviews, however, have focused on food label use in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Objective To determine the prevalence of food label use and describe determinants of food label use and purchasing decisions of adult consumers in SSA. Data source PubMed (Medline), Web of Science, Cochrane Central, and Google Scholar databases. Data extraction Search criteria included adults (aged ≥18 years), conducted in SSA, focusing on food label use or understanding and their determinants or determinants of food-purchasing decisions, and articles published in English. Study quality and data analysis Risk-of-bias assessment of included studies was done using the Joann Briggs Institute checklist for prevalence studies. Publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and Egger’s test. Analysis included narrative synthesis and moderator and meta-analyses of food label use. Results A total of 124 articles were found, of which 21 were included in the review. Of participants in the selected studies, 58% were female. About 80% reported food label use (either used sometimes or always) (70%–88%) (I2 = 97%; n = 6223), and regular use was estimated at 36% (28%–45%) (I2 = 97%; n = 5147). Food label use was influenced by level of income, education, employment status, and household size. Food-purchasing decisions were influenced by attributes such as expiry dates, price, and taste. Major recommendations reported were tailored education campaigns and reducing barriers to food label use. Conclusion Most (80%) of adults in SSA reported using food labels; however, only about one-third used them consistently. Demographic and situation factors determined patterns in food label use, whereas product attributes influenced food purchasing decisions. Complexity of these determinants requires adopting tailored, multisectoral, theory-driven programs to improve food label use. Systematic Review Registration Open Science Framework (https://osf.io/kc562)

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Examining Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Food Labels Among Consumers in Enugu State, Nigeria – A Baseline Survey

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Factors associated with food label use: focus on healthy aspects of orthorexia and orthorexia nervosa

Factors associated with food label use: focus on healthy aspects of orthorexia and orthorexia nervosa

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Food Labeling and Expiry Date among the Female Health Sciences Students: A Public Health Concern

Prevalence and determinants of adult consumer use and comprehension of food labels in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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