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JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
卷 114, 期 12, 页码 1915-1922出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2014.05.004
关键词
Nutrition Facts label utilization; Nutrition Facts label comprehension; Newest Vital Sign; Health disparities; Latinos
资金
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) [P50 HL105188, R25HL108854]
- NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE [R25HL108854, P50HL105188] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER
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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