Awareness, Knowledge, and Practices towards Reading Snack Food Labels among Malaysian Adolescents

This study aimed to determine the awareness, knowledge, and practices regarding food labels and factors that influence their use; a cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 Malaysian adolescents aged 10 to 19. Participants completed an online Food Label Use Questionnaire (FLUQ) that included de...

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Published in:JURNAL GIZI DAN PANGAN
Main Authors: Nor, Norazmir Md; Rusli, Siti Farhanah Mohd; Asmawi, Ummi Mohlisi Mohd
Format: Review
Language:English
Published: BOGOR AGRICULTURAL UNIV, DEPT COMMUNITY NUTRITION, FAC HUMAN ECOLOGY 2023
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Online Access:https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001033473700006
author Nor
Norazmir Md; Rusli
Siti Farhanah Mohd; Asmawi
Ummi Mohlisi Mohd
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Norazmir Md; Rusli
Siti Farhanah Mohd; Asmawi
Ummi Mohlisi Mohd
Awareness, Knowledge, and Practices towards Reading Snack Food Labels among Malaysian Adolescents
Nutrition & Dietetics
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Norazmir Md; Rusli
Siti Farhanah Mohd; Asmawi
Ummi Mohlisi Mohd
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Awareness, Knowledge, and Practices towards Reading Snack Food Labels among Malaysian Adolescents
JURNAL GIZI DAN PANGAN
English
Review
This study aimed to determine the awareness, knowledge, and practices regarding food labels and factors that influence their use; a cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 Malaysian adolescents aged 10 to 19. Participants completed an online Food Label Use Questionnaire (FLUQ) that included demographic, nutrition knowledge, label use, and factors affecting label use. SPSS version 28.0 was used for data analysis. The results showed that 93% of adolescents correctly identified the consequences of over-consuming calories. Still, only 84.5% performed well on the nutrition use task, struggling to interpret calorie and carbohydrate amounts in certain foods. The main reasons for not using food labels were time constraints (45.5%), unattractive or confusing labels (36%), absence of labels on certain foods (33%), lack of health concerns (32%), and insufficient knowledge (27%). However, 90.5% of adolescents were concerned about product expiration dates and often read this information. Taste and price were the main reasons for referring to food labels, while time constraints were the main barrier to their use. In conclusion, practicing reading food labels can guide adolescents in making informed decisions about their food choices and portion intake. Awareness campaigns can aid in promoting healthy habits and empowering adolescents to make the right choices for their health.
BOGOR AGRICULTURAL UNIV, DEPT COMMUNITY NUTRITION, FAC HUMAN ECOLOGY
1978-1059
2407-0920
2023
18
1
10.25182/jgp.2023.18.1.61-70
Nutrition & Dietetics
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WOS:001033473700006
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title Awareness, Knowledge, and Practices towards Reading Snack Food Labels among Malaysian Adolescents
title_short Awareness, Knowledge, and Practices towards Reading Snack Food Labels among Malaysian Adolescents
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description This study aimed to determine the awareness, knowledge, and practices regarding food labels and factors that influence their use; a cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 Malaysian adolescents aged 10 to 19. Participants completed an online Food Label Use Questionnaire (FLUQ) that included demographic, nutrition knowledge, label use, and factors affecting label use. SPSS version 28.0 was used for data analysis. The results showed that 93% of adolescents correctly identified the consequences of over-consuming calories. Still, only 84.5% performed well on the nutrition use task, struggling to interpret calorie and carbohydrate amounts in certain foods. The main reasons for not using food labels were time constraints (45.5%), unattractive or confusing labels (36%), absence of labels on certain foods (33%), lack of health concerns (32%), and insufficient knowledge (27%). However, 90.5% of adolescents were concerned about product expiration dates and often read this information. Taste and price were the main reasons for referring to food labels, while time constraints were the main barrier to their use. In conclusion, practicing reading food labels can guide adolescents in making informed decisions about their food choices and portion intake. Awareness campaigns can aid in promoting healthy habits and empowering adolescents to make the right choices for their health.
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