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Examining the correlates of adolescent food and nutrition knowledge
Nutrients
  • Rachel Brown, Western University
  • Jamie A. Seabrook, Western University
  • Saverio Stranges, Western University
  • Andrew F. Clark, Western University
  • Jess Haines, University of Guelph
  • Colleen O’connor, Western University
  • Sean Doherty, Western University
  • Jason A. Gilliland, Western University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2021
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.3390/nu13062044
Abstract

Food literacy is a set of skills and knowledge that are integral to diet. It is common among teenagers to not have basic food literacy skills needed to consume a healthy diet. This study examined: (1) the current state of food and nutrition knowledge among adolescents 13–19 years of age in the census metropolitan area of London, ON, Canada; and (2) correlates of food knowledge and nutrition knowledge among adolescents. Data for this study were drawn from baseline youth and parent survey data collected from a larger population health intervention study. Statistical analysis of the survey data indicates that higher parental education and higher median neighbourhood family income, the use of mobile health applications, liking to cook, as well as confidence in reading and understanding food labels were all consistently associated with increased food and nutrition knowledge. Findings may help guide future research towards optimal methods for delivering food literacy interventions to effectively educate teenagers. Results of this study may help guide policy makers, researchers, and public health professionals in developing appropriate food and nutrition programs and curriculums to combat the decline in food literacy skills.

Citation Information
Rachel Brown, Jamie A. Seabrook, Saverio Stranges, Andrew F. Clark, et al.. "Examining the correlates of adolescent food and nutrition knowledge" Nutrients Vol. 13 Iss. 6 (2021)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jamie-seabrook/14/