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The Association between Nutrition Facts Label Utilization and Comprehension among Latinos in Two East Los Angeles Neighborhoods
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, v 114(12), pp 1915-1922
01 Dec 2014
PMID: 24974172
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Abstract
Background The Nutrition Facts label can facilitate healthy dietary practices. There is a dearth of research on Latinos' utilization and comprehension of the Nutrition Facts label.
Objective To measure use and comprehension of the Nutrition Facts label and to identify correlates among Latinos in East Los Angeles, CA.
Design Cross-sectional interviewer-administered survey using computer-assisted personal interview software, conducted in either English or Spanish in the participant's home.
Participants/setting Eligibility criteria were: living in a household within the block clusters identified, being age 18 years or older, speaking English or Spanish, identifying as Latino and as the household's main food purchaser and preparer. Analyses were based on 269 eligible respondents.
Statistical analyses performed chi(2) test and multivariate logistic regression analysis assessed the associations among the main outcomes and demographics. Multiple imputations addressed missing data.
Results Sixty percent reported using the label; only 13% showed adequate comprehension of the label. Utilization was associated with being female, speaking Spanish, and being below the poverty line. Comprehension was associated with younger age, not being married, and higher education. Utilization was not associated with comprehension.
Conclusions Latinos who are using the Nutrition Facts label are not correctly interpreting the available information. Targeted education is needed to improve use and comprehension of the Nutrition Facts label to directly improve diet, particularly among males, older Latinos, and those with less than a high school education.
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- Title
- The Association between Nutrition Facts Label Utilization and Comprehension among Latinos in Two East Los Angeles Neighborhoods
- Creators
- Mienah Z. Sharif - University of California at Los AngelesShemra Rizzo - University of California at Los AngelesMichael L. Prelip - University of California at Los AngelesDeborah C. Glik - University of California at Los AngelesThomas R. Belin - University of California at Los AngelesBrent A. Langellier - University of ArizonaAlice A. Kuo - University of California at Los AngelesJeremiah R. Garza - University of California at Los AngelesAlexander N. Ortega - University of California at Los Angeles
- Publication Details
- Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, v 114(12), pp 1915-1922
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 8
- Grant note
- P50HL105188 / NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Heart Lung & Blood Institute (NHLBI) P50 HL105188; R25HL108854 / National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH); United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Heart Lung & Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Urban Health Collaborative; Health Management and Policy
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000345565100006
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84924008858
- Other Identifier
- 991019296566904721
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- Nutrition & Dietetics