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Narda Damián-Bastidas1, Roni J Chala-Florencio, Ricardo Chávez-Blanco

  • 1Escuela de Nutrición. Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas. Lima. chala.rj@gmail.com.

Nutricion Hospitalaria
|December 22, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Nutritional labels are poorly understood by gym-goers in Huancayo, Peru. Low reading, usage, and interpretation highlight the need for educational strategies to promote healthier food choices.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health
  • Consumer Behavior

Background:

  • Nutritional labeling is intended to guide healthier consumer choices.
  • However, existing nutritional labels are often underutilized, misunderstood, or ignored by the public.
  • This study addresses the gap in understanding label comprehension among a specific demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of reading, using, and interpreting nutritional labels among gym users in Huancayo, Peru.
  • To identify factors associated with the reading, usage, and interpretation of these labels.
  • To inform targeted educational interventions for improving nutritional literacy.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted with 385 gym users in Huancayo, Peru.
  • Data collected included self-reported label reading and usage, a nutritional label interpretation test, and demographic/lifestyle variables.
  • Statistical analysis involved calculating adjusted prevalence ratios to identify associated factors.

Main Results:

  • Only 27.5% of participants frequently read nutritional labels, and 55.7% of those readers frequently used them.
  • A mere 17.4% demonstrated accurate interpretation of nutritional information.
  • Label reading was associated with dietary habits and gym usage; interpretation was linked to prior label-reading training.

Conclusions:

  • The study reveals low frequencies of nutritional label reading, usage, and interpretation among gym-goers in Huancayo.
  • Prior training in label reading is a crucial factor for making informed, healthy food choices.
  • Educational strategies are essential to enhance the public's ability to correctly interpret nutritional labels for better health outcomes.
Keywords:
Etiquetado de alimentos. Centros de acondicionamiento. Educación alimentaria y nutricional. Perú.

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