An Examination of Correlates and Effects Associated with a Concise Measure of Consumers' Nutrition Knowledge.
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| Title: | An Examination of Correlates and Effects Associated with a Concise Measure of Consumers' Nutrition Knowledge. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Suter, Tracy A., Burton, Scot |
| Source: | Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal. Dec 1996 25(2):117-136. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 1996 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Consumer Education, Information Utilization, Knowledge Level, Nutrition, Test Validity |
| ISSN: | 1077-727X |
| Abstract: | Consumers in two studies (n=374 and 500) were surveyed regarding their nutrition knowledge and the information on food labels. Validity of the survey instrument was supported by comparing results from professional nutritionists and dietitian students. Knowledge level was an important factor in consumer comprehension of and attitudes toward label information. (SK) |
| Entry Date: | 1999 |
| Accession Number: | EJ565971 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Consumers in two studies (n=374 and 500) were surveyed regarding their nutrition knowledge and the information on food labels. Validity of the survey instrument was supported by comparing results from professional nutritionists and dietitian students. Knowledge level was an important factor in consumer comprehension of and attitudes toward label information. (SK) |
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| ISSN: | 1077-727X |
