| Trans fat information on food labels: consumer use and interpretation. | |
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PMID: 20205970 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Purpose: Consumers' use and interpretation of trans fat information on food labels were explored. Methods: Consumers completed an interviewer-administered questionnaire in one of three grocery stores selected purposively to represent geographical location. Data analysis involved examining the relationship of age, gender, grocery shopping habits, household size, and source of nutrition information with awareness, use, and interpretation of trans fat information. Results: Ninety-eight percent (n=239) of participants were aware of trans fat, and most knew of the relationship between trans fat intake and cardiovascular disease. Although the majority of shoppers were aware of the "0 trans fat" nutrition claim on food packages (95%), they were more likely to use the Nutrition Facts panel (60%%) to reduce trans fat intake. Men and consumers under age 40 were least likely to be aware of food label information. While most consumers (75%) correctly interpreted the "0 trans fat" nutrition claim and thought foods with this claim could be healthy choices (64%), only 51% purchased these foods to reduce trans fat intake. Conclusions: Nutrition professionals should target messages to reduce trans fat intake at men and consumers under age 40. While general knowledge was good, further education is required to help consumers interpret trans fat information. |
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Sonya Ellis; N Theresa Glanville |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Canadian journal of dietetic practice and research : a publication of Dietitians of Canada = Revue canadienne de la pratique et de la recherche en diététique : une publication des Diététistes du Canada Volume: 71 ISSN: 1486-3847 ISO Abbreviation: Can J Diet Pract Res Publication Date: 2010 |
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Created Date: 2010-03-08 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9811151 Medline TA: Can J Diet Pract Res Country: Canada |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 6-10 Citation Subset: IM |
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Capital District Health Authority. |
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