Relation between label reading, nutrition knowledge and dietary compliance in nutrition counselling

Authors : Nur Güneş, Elif Ede Çintesun

Pages : 555-561

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Publication Date : 2026-01-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Background and Aim: This study aims to determine the relationship between label reading, nutritional knowledge levels, and dietary compliance in individuals who receive nutritional counselling. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive research was conducted with 27 men and 84 women who receive nutrition counselling in Manisa, Türkiye. The demographic characteristic information, dietary habits, Food Label Reading Attitude Scale, and Nutrition Knowledge Scale were recorded and anthropometric measurements were taken. Statistical analyses were performed with SPSS-27. Results and Conclusion: It was found that 40.7% of male counselees were obese, 33.3% were preobese, 29.8% of female counselees were obese, and 32.1% were preobese. The mean values of, Food Label Reading Attitude Scale and Nutrition Knowledge Scale scores were 62.51 plus or minus 25.32 and 93.93 plus or minus 6.12, respectively. Food Label Reading Attitude Scale and Nutrition Knowledge Scale scores were statistically higher in individuals who had better dietary compliance. Also, a positive correlation was observed between label reading habits and nutritional knowledge level. Label reading habits were higher in women than in men, and label reading habits and nutritional knowledge levels have a positive effect on better dietary compliance. Nutritional knowledge level and label reading are effective for successful nutrition counselling.
Keywords : Beslenme Bilgisi, Beslenme Danışmanlığı, Diyete Uyum, Etiket Okuma.

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