Thesis
Determining the efficacy of a nutrition education intervention on improving consumer comprehension of the Nutrition Label
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Jun 2015
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-6311
Abstract
Nutrition-related health problems and diseases have become a major concern in recent years. Scientists have established associations between Nutrition Label use and positive dietary outcomes. Furthermore, they have determined that consumers may be unable to correctly comprehend the information provided on Nutrition Labels. Research has shown that, although many variables play a role in limited label use among consumers, nutrition knowledge and a lack of nutrition education appear to be major concerns. Therefore, conducting nutrition education programs may ameliorate health illiteracy rates among the American population, increase label use, and ultimately improve dietary outcomes. This research will conduct a gender-focused nutrition education intervention in reading Nutrition Labels to college students in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The aim of the study is to determine the efficacy of a nutrition education intervention in increasing comprehension of the Nutrition Label in college students. Participants will perform nutrition knowledge tests before and after the intervention. Baseline and post-intervention questionnaire scores will be compared by statistical analyses to determine the significance of the intervention.
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- Title
- Determining the efficacy of a nutrition education intervention on improving consumer comprehension of the Nutrition Label
- Creators
- Marlee A. Finkelstein - DU
- Contributors
- Stella L. Volpe (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Nutrition Sciences; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 6311; 991014632560004721