Relationship Between Use of Food Labels and Nutrition Knowledge of People With Diabetes

199947 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Hermine Kessler · Montclair State University

Shahla M. Wunderlich · Montclair State University

Abstract

Individuals who received most of their information from healthcare providers had a "good" or better nutrition knowledge score. An education program is needed that teaches people how to apply information from the Nutrition Facts label to make healthy food choices.

Topics & Keywords

Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling Nutritional Studies and Diet Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: The Diabetes Educator

Volume 25, Issue 4, pp. 549-559

DOI: 10.1177/014572179902500407

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