Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of Saudi adults about calorie labeling in central Saudi Arabia.

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Autor/Urheber	Hatim I. Alassaf; Yazeed A. Alaskar; Bader F. Alqulaysh; Mohammed A. Alshehri; Moath Y. Alnosian; Abdulwahab A. Alshamrani; Mohamad A. Al-Tannir
Institution	Ministry of Defence and Aviation
Titel	Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices of Saudi adults about calorie labeling in central Saudi Arabia.
Quelle	In: doi:10.15537/smj.2020.3.24916; 0379-5284; 1658-3175; Saudi Medical Journal, Vol 41, Iss 3, Pp 296-303 (2020)(2020) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
DOI	10.15537/smj.2020.3.24916
Schlagwörter	calories; diet; menu; healthy; adult; restaurant; nutrition; labeling; food; Medicine
Abstract	Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of adults regarding the implementation of calorie labeling in restaurants in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 1443 adults invited to complete a self-administered questionnaire consisting of 4 parts that assess demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices of mandatory menu labeling. The survey was conducted in all 5 regions of Riyadh. Results: We entered 1265 surveys into final data analysis with a response rate of 88%. Of this, 1036 participants (82%) understood the meaning and values of calories, while 53% knew the average daily caloric intake. Regarding participants' attitudes, 1053 (83%) perceived the importance of calorie labeling and (88%) supported this policy. Approximately 50% (n=626) of the participants were significantly more likely to be influenced by the calorie labeling to place a healthier order. Married (p=0.050), educated (p<0.001), and higher monthly income (p<0.001) were significantly influenced to place a healthier restaurant order compared to their peers. Conclusion: Adults in Riyadh showed satisfactory knowledge, attitude, and practice since the implementation of this policy. Our findings showed that knowing the value of calories and average caloric intake had a significant positive influence for a healthier diet. This highlights the importance of menu labeling regulations campaigns for the public.
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