British Food JournalPurposeFood literacy is a multidimensional concept that prioritises the aspects individuals require to navigate the contemporary foodscape successfully.
Sarah McManus +2 more
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Examining the effectiveness of food literacy interventions in improving food literacy behavior and healthy eating among adults belonging to different socioeconomic groups- a systematic scoping review. [PDF]
Syst RevIn high-income countries, significant diet-related health inequalities exist between people of different socioeconomic backgrounds. Individuals who face socioeconomic challenges are less likely to meet dietary guidelines, leading to increased incidence ...
Manna A, Vidgen H, Gallegos D.
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Current Developments in NutritionBackground: Food literacy skills (e.g., nutrition knowledge, social, cultural, economic, and environmental impacts of food) play a role in high school (13–18 y) athletes’ health and performance.
Alysha L Deslippe +5 more
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Food and Nutrition Literacy: Exploring the Divide between Research and Practice
Foods, 2023 This study addresses the growing recognition of the importance of food and nutrition literacy, while highlighting the limited research in this field, particularly the gap between research and practice.
Paula Silva
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Development and validation of a comprehensive food literacy questionnaire for adolescents integrating knowledge, skills, and environmental influences [PDF]
BMC Public HealthBackground Food literacy refers to the individual’s capabilities to make informed food choices. While there are several conceptual frameworks for defining food literacy, food literacy questionnaires specifically designed for adolescents are scarce.
Gertrude G. Zeinstra +4 more
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022 Background: Improving food and nutrition literacy is fundamental to tackling the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s enormous challenges, including malnutrition and food insecurity.
Hala Mohsen +2 more
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Examining the Association Between Food Insecurity, Food Literacy, and Food Intake Among Low-Income Adults in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
FoodsThis cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence of food insecurity and food literacy and examined food intake among low-income Saudi families. It provides valuable insights into the association between food literacy, food insecurity, and food intake ...
Mahitab Hanbazaza, Lama Alaklabi
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Social Media Influencers, Health Literacy, and Food Literacy: A Correlational Study Among Adolescents. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public HealthSocial media influencers (SMIs) have emerged as a significant alternative source of health-related information for adolescents, apart from their parents, doctors, and schools.
Sercu L.
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Food Literacy Assessment of a Sample of Romanian Higher Education Students [PDF]
SustainabilityBackground: Food literacy is an essential aspect of modern education, nourishing students with the knowledge and necessary skills to make informed, healthy, and sustainable food choices.
Sorina Boariu +5 more
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Interlinked crises: the roles of food literacy, quality of life, and mental well-being in predicting adult food insecurity [PDF]
Archives of Public HealthBackground Food insecurity and limited food literacy are important public health concerns associated with poorer psychological well-being and lower quality of life.
Kübra Esin +2 more
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