Mary J. Christoph|Nicole Larson|Melissa N. Laska|Dianne Neumark?Sztainer
Nutrition Facts Panels: Who Uses Them, What Do They Use, and How Does Use Relate to Dietary Intake?
background nutrition labels lowcost tool potential encourage healthy eating habits objective investigate correlates frequent nutrition facts label use describe types label information often used measure label use relates dietary intake young adults design crosssectional populationbased study young adults participating project eating activity teens young adultsiv participantssetting surveys food frequency questionnaires completed 20152016 young adults n1817 weighted sample49 women aged 25 36 years main outcome measures nutrition facts label use frequency using specific information labels dietary intake statistical analyses performed relative risks adjusted means used examine demographic behavior weightrelated factors associated nutrition facts panel use label use related dietary outcomes associations p values 005 considered statistically significant results approximately onethird 314 participants used nutrition facts labels frequently use significantly higher women participants high education income among prepared food regularly among physically active among weight status classified overweight among trying lose gain maintain weight label components used often included sugars 741 total calories 729 serving size 679 ingredient list 658 nutrition facts label users consumed significantly fruits vegetables whole grains fewer sugarsweetened beverages compared nonusers nutrition facts label users ate significantly frequently sitdown restaurants less frequently fastfood restaurants compared nonusers conclusions although nutrition facts label use associated markers better dietary quality populationbased sample young adults onethird participants used labels frequently methods improve label use studied particularly leveraging weight healthrelated goals eg interest making healthier food choices meeting consumer preferences concerning label content