Nutrition knowledge, and use and understanding of nutrition information on food labels among consumers in the UK
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Nutrition knowledge, and use and understanding of nutrition information on food labels among consumers in the UK
Based on in-store observations in three major UK retailers, in-store interviews (2019) and questionnaires filled out at home and returned (921), use of nutrition information on food labels and its understanding were investigated. Respondents' nutrition knowledge was also measured, using a comprehensive instrument covering knowledge of expert recommendations, nutrient content in different food p...
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عنوان ژورنال: Appetite
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0195-6663
DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2010.05.045