Reading Food Labels Research Articles

Food label reading habits and their correlations with food choice motives among young consumers during the transition to the endemic phase of COVID-19

PurposeThis study aims to elucidate the correlations between food label reading habits and food choice motives among young consumers in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approachA web-based self-administered questionnaire was hosted on Google Forms and circulated to potential respondents through social media platforms, including TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Whatsapp, and Instagram. Young adults were required to self-report their socio-demographics, food label reading habits, and food choice motives. FindingsOf the 310 young consumers, one-tenth (10 %) had never read food labels before purchasing. In general, young consumers who read the food labels had significantly higher mean scores in all food choice motives compared to their counterparts. The list of ingredients, health claims, energy/calories and sugar were the top three pieces of information that the young consumers obtained from food labels. Positive and significant correlations (p< 0.05) were observed between the food label reading habits and food choice motives in young consumers. Social implicationsThere is a need to instill the habit of reading food labels among Malaysians, as this may lead to healthier food choices. OriginalityThis study is the first to investigate the correlations between food label reading habits and food choice motives among young consumers during the transition to the endemic phase of COVID-19.

Education on Balanced Nutrition and Food Label Reading for Community in Cibanteng Village, Bogor District

In Indonesia, the number of people suffering from non-communicable diseases is on the rise. The leading cause is unbalanced nutrition. People must be able to choose healthy meals by reading food labels due to the growing quantity of packaged foods on the market. This Serving Lecturer is designed to teach the public about balanced nutrition and how to read nutritional information on food labels to make healthier food choices. On July 31, 2021, the community in Cibanteng Village, Ciampea District, Bogor Regency, received online balanced nutrition and food labelling education. A pre-test and post-test were used to assess public understanding of food labels. As a result, participants gained a better understanding of the principles of a balanced diet, nutritional values, and healthier choices because of this activity. Participants could also choose healthier goods based on the nutritional value information given on the packaging during the practice session. Balanced nutrition and food label education activities can help people eat healthier foods and stay healthy, active, and productive while avoiding disease.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of using food labels among medical students: A cross-sectional study in Haiphong, Vietnam

Food labeling is an essential tool that provides consumers with dietary guidelines. The increased use of food labels can improve people’s health and prevent nutrition-related problems. In Vietnam, more evidence is needed regarding the practice of reading of food labels, particularly among medical students. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered structured questionnaire from January 25 to February 30, 2022, on 1,120 medical students at Haiphong University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Vietnam. The study revealed that only about 20% of respondents understood the information on ingredients, nutritional facts, and allergens. 99.1% of respondents believed that food labels are helpful for consumers. 80% of respondents considered reading food labels necessary or very necessary. Only 2.9% strongly believed, and 33.8% believed in food labels. When purchasing foods, the percentage of respondents who often and always read food labels was 23% and 7.5%, respectively. Nearly 80% of respondents often or always prioritize buying food with labels. In addition, the price was the most critical factor in product choice for 78.7% of respondents. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that type of residence and nutrition knowledge were associated with reading food labels. Few Vietnamese medical students read food labels despite considering it necessary. Medical training programs should emphasize the importance of reading food labels for future doctors to improve the population’s health.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of consumers towards “Front of Package Label” (FOPL) on food packages regarding nutrition in India

Food labels give information about the elements of the food and can help people make healthy diet choices. Food labels are potential tools for improving the dietary patterns of populations and could change dietary behavior. The aims of this study were to assess the knowledge and attitude of consumers related to FOPL, evaluate the practices of consumers regarding FOPL, and identify consumers' purchasing preferences for packaged food. A cross-sectional study was conducted at selected supermarkets in Gandhinagar city using a convenient sampling method. A total of 500 participants were selected from 4 supermarkets (125 participants were selected from each supermarket). Exit interviews were done through pretested, semi-structured questionnaires. Out of 500 participants, 79% read food labels, but only 15% knew about FOPL. 88.2% of people noticed manufacturing and expiration dates on packaged food. Only 50% of the participants thought that FOPL contained nutritional information. 49.4% knew that FOPL was present on the front side of package food. 90% of people consume Namkeen food as packaged food. 59.4% thought that FOPL helped them choose healthier food, and 73% thought it should be mandatory on all food packages. Education level is significantly related to knowledge and information on the FOPL (P = 0.0001). Education programmes about nutrition labeling and how to read nutrition labels properly must be done to increase consumers' awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the importance of nutrition labeling information. It can be an effective means of helping consumers make healthier food choices and prevent NCDs.

Nutrition Literacy Status of the Elderly in Kutahya and Their Attitudes towards Healthy Nutrition

Introduction: Nutritional literacy is defined as the capacity of individuals to access, process and understand basic nutritional information. Although food and nutrition literacy plays an important role in the development of healthy eating behaviours, there are various factors that facilitate and complicate this situation. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional literacy levels of individuals aged 60-64 years and their attitudes towards healthy nutrition. Materials and Method: The study is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. It was conducted in March-June 2022 in family health centres in the central district of Kütahya. The sample of the study consisted of 400 individuals aged 60-64 years living in the city centre of Kütahya. The descriptive Socio-demographic Characteristics Data Form consisting of 17 items, the Nutrition Literacy Assessment Tool for Adults (NLSA), and the Attitudes Towards Healthy Eating Scale (ATHS) were used to collect the data. The data were collected by the researcher using face-to-face interview technique. SPSS 25.0, a statistical package programme, was used for research analyses. Results: The mean score of the elderly on the scale of nutrition literacy in adults was 20.99±5.325. The mean scores of the sub-dimensions; general nutrition knowledge 6,37±1,887, reading comprehension 3,89±1,118, food groups 7,70±1,538, portion sizes 2,15±0,752, numerical literacy and food label reading 0,87±1,185. The mean score of the attitude scale of the elderly towards healthy nutrition was 71,86±12,85. The mean scores of the sub-dimensions are; knowledge about nutrition 16,61±4,616, emotion towards nutrition 16,79±4,606, positive nutrition 19,39±4,282, bad nutrition 19,08±4,53. It was determined that the scores of participants with normal weight from the scale of nutritional literacy in adults were higher than those of overweight participants. It was observed that there was a positive relationship between Nutrition Literacy in Adults and Attitude towards Healthy Nutrition at a normal level (r=0.528, p&lt;.01). Conclusion: According to the Attitudes Towards Healthy Nutrition Scale, 61% of the elderly were found to have a high level of attitude towards nutrition. It was observed that 29% of the elderly included in the study had adequate nutritional literacy level and 70.3% of the individuals had limited nutritional literacy,

Nutritional knowledge, family income, and blood sugar level among diabetic patients

Nutritional literacy related to diabetes control can play an important role in glycemic control and the reduction of complications of type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between nutritional knowledge and hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c). In this study, nutritional literacy and its components (food portion, nutritional content, healthier food choice, and food label reading skill) were evaluated by a valid and reliable questionnaire designed in Singapore for the evaluation of diabetes-related nutrition knowledge. Furthermore, family income, level of education, type of ethnicity, having a smartphone, as well as access to social media of 64 type 2 diabetic patients were assessed. Pearson’s Correlation coefficient between HbA1c and total nutritional knowledge score was calculated at -0.58, which was significant (p&amp;lt;0.001). Participants scored 48%, 55%, 51%, 52%, and 52% of total score for food portion and sizes, nutrition content of food, healthier food choices and safety, food label reading, and overall, respectively. After controlling for possible confounding, regression model results suggested nutritional knowledge and family income were two potential predictors of HbA1c. Improving nutrition and media literacy may help reduce blood sugar levels and treatment costs.

Ethnic differences in eating patterns and their associations with obesity among adults in West China.

Despite observed ethnic differences in eating patterns and obesity, evidence in China is limited. This study examined ethnic differences in eating patterns and their associations with weight outcomes among multi-ethnic adults in West China. A cross-sectional survey collected self-reported data on demographics, eating behaviours, weight and height in 2021. Principal component analysis and multivariate regression were conducted to identify eating patterns and examine their associations with weight outcomes. In total, 4407 subjects aged ≥ 18 years were recruited across seven provinces in West China. Four eating patterns were identified: 'meat-lover' - characterised by frequent consumption of meat and dairy products, 'indulgent' - by frequent intakes of added salt, sugar, alcohol and pickled food, 'diversified-eating' - by frequently consuming food with diversified cooking methods and eating out and 'nutri-health-concerned' - by good food hygiene behaviours and reading food labels. Ethnic differences in eating patterns were observed. Compared with Han, Hui were less likely to exhibit meat-lover or diversified-eating patterns; Tibetans were less likely to have meat-lover or nutri-health-concerned patterns; Mongolians were more likely to have indulgent pattern. BMI was positively associated with meat-lover pattern in both genders (exp(β): 1·029; 95 % CI: 1·001, 1·058 for men; 1·018; 1·000, 1·036 for women) and negatively associated with nutri-health-concerned pattern in women (0·983; 0·966, 1·000). Mongolians were two times more likely to be overweight/obese than Han (OR: 3·126; 1·688, 5·790). Considerable ethnic differences existed in eating patterns in West China. Mongolians were more likely to be overweight/obese, which was associated with their indulgent eating patterns. Ethnic-specific healthy eating intervention programs are needed.

Validation of an Italian Questionnaire of Adherence to the Ketogenic Dietary Therapies: iKetoCheck.

Ketogenic dietary therapies (KDTs) are an effective and safe non-pharmacological treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy, but adherence can be challenging for both patients and caregivers. In Europe, there are no adequate tools to measure it other than monitoring ketosis. This study aimed to adapt and validate the Brazilian adherence questionnaire, Keto-check, into the Italian version: iKetoCheck. Using the Delphi technique, 12 judges validated the contents through agreement rates and the Content Validity Index (CVI). The iKetocheck was self-completed electronically by 61 drug-resistant epilepsy or GLUT1 deficiency patients within an interval of 15 days to measure its reproducibility. The test-retest reliability was evaluated using Pearson's correlation and relative significance test. Exploratory and confirmatory factorial analyses were made using Factor software version 12.03.02. The final tool, iKetoCheck, consists of 10 questions with 5-point Likert scale answers. It evaluates various aspects such as informing caregivers about the diet, organization of meals, measurement of ketosis, weighing food consumed, diet negligence, use of carbohydrate-free medications, attending follow-up visits, reading food labels, consulting an expert for dietary concerns, and cooking at home. The factorial analysis resulted in three factors: "attention," "organization," and "precision," with satisfactory results for indices in exploratory and confirmatory analyses. Although higher mean values of ketonemia measurement were observed in patients with a higher adherence score, these values were not statistically significant (p = 0.284). In conclusion, despite the small sample size, iKetoCheck is a valid tool for evaluating KDTs' adherence in Italian drug-resistant epilepsy or GLUT1 deficiency patients. It can provide valuable information to improve patient management and optimize the effectiveness of KDTs.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on eating and food shopping habits

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on eating and food shopping habits among the Turkish adult population. Material and method: Demographics, eating and food shopping habits, and food label reading habits of the participants were collected via online surveys. Coronavirus anxiety was assessed using the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale. The survey was conducted from November 2021 to the end of January 2022. Student's t-test was used to determine the statistical difference between quantitative variables. Chi-Square and Marginal Homogeneity Tests, depending on the number of categories, were used to determine the difference between qualitative variables. Results and discussion: Unpackaged food consumption decreased during the pandemic. More than half of the participants started to pay more attention to food labels, spend less time for grocery shopping, and started using nutritional supplements. The changes in eating, grocery shopping, and food label reading habits among Turkish consumers during the pandemic have been demonstrated.

Understanding of nutrition information on food labels among higher income adults in India

Objectives: This study assessed food label reading habits and understanding of nutrition information on food labels by higher income adults in India. Design: It involved a cross-sectional study using non-probability purposive sampling. Setting: Data were collected by mixed methods approach between March 2019 and February 2020. Adults were selected from housing colonies in four geographical zones of Delhi, India. Method: A total of 589 adults (20–40 years) belonging to upper middle-income and high-income groups were selected. Associations between gender, family income, age, marital status, and label reading habits were assessed using Chi-square tests. Demographic predictors of food label reading habits were identified using binary logistic regression with a level of significance set at p &lt; .05. Results: Participants read the food labels (79%) and noticed the nutrient claims (76%) on food labels. Female participants were more likely to understand nutrition information as compared with male participants (odds ratio [OR] = 1.52, p = .04). Female participants were also more likely to notice the nutrient claims on the packet of food products (OR = 1.99, p &lt; .01) as compared with male participants. The majority of participants found the ‘traffic light scheme’ format easy to understand. Conclusion: Consumers look for nutrition information on food labels. They value healthier food alternatives but most are unable to decipher the nutrition labels. Food labels should communicate the healthfulness of products in a straightforward manner to enable better food choices.

Awareness About Nutrition Facts on Food Labels and Their Influence on Food Selection Among Consumers

Nutrition facts on food labels contain complete information about nutrients (fats, proteins, cholesterol, salt, sugar and vitamins) and calorie content of packaged food items. Objective: To determine the awareness about nutrition facts on food labels and their influence on food selection among consumers. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study and was done by using self-designed questionnaire, among 206 individuals of age group between 18 to 65 years, which were selected from different grocery stores and nearby area, after getting their consent. Results: Study findings revealed that around 53% of selected respondents sometimes read nutrition facts on food labels, only 13.1% consumers always read nutrition facts, 14.5% of them never read food labels and only 39% changed their purchasing decision after reading food labels. Results also showed that 48.1% of consumers found nutrition facts helpful and reliable and 60% respondents felt confident an made better choices after reading food labels. Conclusions: The percentage of consumers using food labels is low which means that unhealthy eating is prevailing, so this study can be used as a reference to develop policies regarding awareness about use of nutrition facts on food labels, promoting healthy eating habits in the country.

Awareness, Knowledge, and Practices towards Reading Snack Food Labels among Malaysian Adolescents

This study aimed to determine the awareness, knowledge, and practices regarding food labels and factors that influence their use; a cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 Malaysian adolescents aged 10 to 19. Participants completed an online Food Label Use Questionnaire (FLUQ) that included demographic, nutrition knowledge, label use, and factors affecting label use. SPSS version 28.0 was used for data analysis. The results showed that 93% of adolescents correctly identified the consequences of over-consuming calories. Still, only 84.5% performed well on the nutrition use task, struggling to interpret calorie and carbohydrate amounts in certain foods. The main reasons for not using food labels were time constraints (45.5%), unattractive or confusing labels (36%), absence of labels on certain foods (33%), lack of health concerns (32%), and insufficient knowledge (27%). However, 90.5% of adolescents were concerned about product expiration dates and often read this information. Taste and price were the main reasons for referring to food labels, while time constraints were the main barrier to their use. In conclusion, practicing reading food labels can guide adolescents in making informed decisions about their food choices and portion intake. Awareness campaigns can aid in promoting healthy habits and empowering adolescents to make the right choices for their health.

Gambaran sikap terhadap kesehatan dan label produk pangan pada mahasiswa jenjang sarjana program studi gizi di Kepualauan Riau

Obesity in adolescents and adults is a phenomenon of particular concern from a health perspective. There have been several attempts to reduce obesity, one of which is by controlling food calorie intake. Food calories can be informed through food labels on food products. Food labels are a source of information or media knowledge about food for consideration in buying a product. Consumer awareness in reading food labels before buying or consuming a food product is still very low. This study aims to describe the awareness or attitude of nutrition students towards health and food product labels. The research method is observational with a cross sectional design. The results of the study 53.1% of respondents have a negative attitude towards health and food product labels.

Food Label Usage and Understanding Among Singaporeans

This study examines if the demographic characteristics influencing the usage of food labels and the extent to which Singaporeans read, understand and interpret food labels. Results suggest that food label reading prevalence in Singapore is high, with fat calories and sugar being read more often than other types of food label items. Healthier Choice Symbol is the most read label format in Singapore. Females are more likely to read food labels. The study also shows that, while Singaporeans positively perceived their ability to read food labels accurately, there are gaps in their perceived ability and the actual correct understanding and interpretation of food labels. The research concludes with suggestions for bridging the perceptional gaps and improving the existing food label formats.

PS-P09-2: ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS AND PRACTICES OF SALT INTAKE AMONG URBAN POPULATION

Objective: The prevalence of hypertension has been rising drastically in all populations. The dietary habits which have become unhealthy in past few decades contribute to this global health threat. The rise in salt intake has been seen consistently in many populations, especially from hidden sources. The goal of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of urban populations, regarding dietary salt intake. Designs and Methods: A standardised questionnaire was used to perform a cross sectional survey among a representative sample of 500 persons aged 18 to 69 years in 2021. The questionnaire used for assessing the salt intake is a closed questionnaire and has been previously used in a similar setting and has been validated. It is a likert scale questionnaire with maximum 48 points possible. Results: The majority of them ate processed foods, and only a few read food labels before buying groceries. Most participants (64%) despite consuming processed foods, felt that they consumed the right amount of salt. Most participants were not aware of all foods which are categorized as processed foods. Only 26% of participants felt that excess salt intake could result in deleterious effects on health. The majority of participants (60%) believe that reducing salt in the diet is unimportant. Most participants added salt (98.8%) while cooking meals. Most participants (76%) ranked poorly on the salt intake scale and only 13% ranked well on it. The practices of salt intake showed the worst scores among awareness and attitudes. Conclusion: Overall awareness of dietary salt intake in their diet was quite low among urban residents. The practices of the participants reflected high salt intake with poor attitudes. There is a need for introducing awareness campaigns to sensitize people towards sources of sodium, calculating salt intake and recommended allowances for salt intake.

Genç erişkinlerde beslenme okuryazarlığı düzeyi yaşam kalitesi ile ilişkili midir?

This study was planned to examine the relationship between nutritional literacy level and quality of life in young adults. 234 students studying at Trakya University Faculty of Dentistry participated in the research. Study data were collected by online questionnaire between February and June 2022. 60.3% of the participants are women. The mean age, body weight, height and BMI of the individuals were 21.35 ±1.43 years, 64.76 ±15.8 kg, 169.86 ±8.50 cm, 21.22 ±3.63 kg/m2, respectively. 9.7% of the participants were underweight, 71.3% were normal weight, 19.7% were obese. While the average of the highest nutritional literacy score was found in thin individuals, the general nutritional knowledge score was found to be highest in normal weight individuals (p&lt;0.05). Nutrition literacy level is sufficient in 82.5% of individuals. This rate was found to be 95.2% in the thin and 67.4% in the obese (p&lt;0.05). Food label reading and numerical literacy scores were higher in men than in women (p&lt;0.05). When the quality of life subscales were examined, the MCS-12 (Mental Component Summary) subscale scores were found to be higher in normal-weight subjects than in thin and obese subjects (p&lt;0.05). As the students' nutritional literacy level increased, their PCS-12 (Physical Component Summary) and MCS-12 subscale scores increased (p&lt;0.05). As the general nutrition knowledge subscale score increased, an increase was found in the MCS-12 subscale score in both women and men (p&lt;0.05). Increasing the awareness of university students about nutritional literacy and providing the necessary training can be beneficial in increasing the quality of life.

Socio-demographic Determinants of Filipino Consumers Reading Food Product Labels and Nutrition Facts: Findings from the 2018-2019 ENNS.

While food product labelling is deemed important in providing consumer information, little is known about the characteristics of those reading and not reading. This study aimed to determine the socio-demographic characteristics of Filipino adult consumers reading and not reading food product labels and nutrition facts to provide insights on their understanding and usage of food labels that may help in designing better label formats of packaged foods and related health education campaigns. Cross-sectional design using secondary data from the Expanded National Nutrition Survey (ENNS) 2018-2019 was employed. A survey form on Reading Food Product Labels and Nutrition Facts in the ENNS 2018-2019 were collected through face-to-face interviews. Descriptive statistics, test of proportions, and logistic regression were done using Stata version 16. Always reading product labels were reported only by 19.6% of adult consumers, 18 years old and above, while 45.9% reported not reading food product labels. Among those who read food product labels, only 16.7% reported reading nutrition facts. Higher proportions of adults reading nutrition facts were found among those who attained a higher educational level, were less than 40 years old, living in urban residences, and belonging to higher wealth status. 'Not interested' was the top reason of adults who reported not reading nutrition facts. Reading product labels and nutrition facts is not common among Filipino adults. Being not interested was the top reason for not reading food product labels. Older persons, adults with low educational attainment, and belonging to poor households were more likely to not read food product labels and not influenced by nutrition facts which imply the need for a food label format that would cater to those who cannot or have difficulty reading food labels and nutrition facts. An intensified campaign on the importance of reading food product labels is also needed.

Assessment of nutritional status by MNA scale and the elderly’s eating habits from some communes in Hue city

Background: The nutritional status of the elderly is important but not being considered properly. This study aimed to assess the nutritional status and understand the eating habits of the elderly from some communes in Hue city as well as to study the relationship between nutritional status and eating habits of the study subjects. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted by interviewing 408 people aged 60 and over who were living in Hue city using a pre-prepared questionnaire and MNA scale. Results: The prevalence of the elderly who were at risk of undernutrition and undernutrition were 33.8% and 2.2%, respectively. The age group with the highest risk of undernutrition was 60-74 years old (30.8%). Most of the subjects had a habit of stir-fry processing (24.5%) and boiled/steamed/water-bathed their food (24.2%). Most of the elderly used vegetable oil for processing and cooking (98.5%). The percentage of the elderly who used frying oil/fat many times accounted for 39.4%. There was 26.5% of the elderly used herbs and 25.5% of them used salty spices. 97.5% of the elderly did not use a spice measuring device when cooking. Most of them using food that was being tasted by the cook (84.9%). Only 25.7% of the elderly had the habit of reading food labels in which only 11.5% reading nutritional information. The percentage of the elderly who ate enough three primary meals/day was 94.1%; 14.5% of families have menus for the elderly; 53.9% of the elderly consumed more than 1500 ml fluids per day. The percentage of the elderly who ate fruit daily, had an average amount of vegetables &gt; 300 g per day and used milk and dairy products every day were 7.6%, 21.6% and 41.7%, respectively. Some factors significantly related to nutritional status (p &lt; 0.05) were eating under 3 primary meals per day, consuming ≤ 1500 ml of fluids per day, the family did not have a separated menu for the elderly. Conclusion: The prevalence of the elderly who were at risk of undernutrition and undernutrition in Hue city is quite high (36%). It is necessary to guide the elderly to have age-appropriate eating habits to ensure health. Key words: Nutritional status, the elderly, eating habits, MNA

Nutritional Knowledge and Dietary Use among Cardiac Patients at Chaudhary Pervaiz Elahi Institute of Cardiology, Multan

Background: Globally, Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) among all complex chronic diseases. The CVD mortality rate has been on the rise in individuals over the age of 65. Globally 17.7 million deaths each year are attributed to CVDs, making an estimated 31% of all global deaths. Risk factors are unhealthy weight reduction, physical inactivity and harmful use of un healthy food leading to raised blood pressure, elevated blood glucose, obese and increase weight studies on nutrition that focuses on the cultural food of traditions and the lifestyles of different countries. This study aim was to examine the life habits, and risk factors that associated as risk with cardiovascular diseases between people in different areas. Methodology: A cross- sectional study was held in the region of Multan. The random sampling apply with a questionnaire according to geographical are age and gender. A total 404 sample was collected a questionnaire was designed to calculate their intake of nutrients, exercise and dietary habits. Results: The study showed that 75.7% were cutting down salt.47.8% people were doing exercises to control blood pressure. Only 10.9% were reading food labels to choose low sodium content. Most of the time were only28.2% who read labels to choose lower in calories. The patients who were drinking regular soft drinks pop/soda more than once a day were (4.2%). Conclusion: The results of the study concluded that nutritional knowledge among patients of cardiovascular disease is not sufficient. The patients were not taking healthy diet. There is a strong need to improve the knowledge regarding nutrition in these patients and encourage then to adopt healthy lifestyle.

Impact of Food Literacy on Consumer's Food Purchasing Habits and Dietary Intake - A Systematic Review

Introduction: A well-nourished population represents the sustainable development of a nation. Poor alignment between food intake and dietary recommendations results in consumption of high calorie, low nutrient dense foods. Aims &amp; Objectives: The main goal of this study is to find the relation between food literacy and dietary intake. Secondly, to assess the influence of food literacy on food purchasing habits. Place and duration of study: For this review, collection of studies from PubMed and Cochrane databases was started in May 2020 and was finalized by June 2020. Material &amp; Methods: The eligibility criteria were based on two factors; that the study be written in English and published through a peer reviewed journal. Through the database search, total 673 studies were identified. After checking studies thoroughly at various steps, only 26 were included in this review. Results: 11 studies claimed the link between food label reading and intake of nutrients, while there were 10 studies that measured the consumer's purchase and food choices by their awareness level about food labels. Conclusion: This systematic review demonstrates nutrition education to be directly correlated with the food-related habits of people. Further research is required to get a clear vision about knowledge of nutritional labels and its effect on real life dietary choices.