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The Association of Food Label Use with Objective and Subjective Obesity among a Korean Population
In Sook Lee, Ko Woon Lee
J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs. 2016;27(3):262-271.   Published online September 30, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2016.27.3.262
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PURPOSE
Using food labels has been related to healthy eating habits and positive health outcomes. The purpose of this study is to describe the prevalence of food labels utilization and the association between food label use and obesity related factors.
METHODS
We conducted a self-reported population-based survey including health behaviors, 24-hour recalls, measurements of body mass indices with 6,266 Koreans aged 10 or older. χ2-test and ANOVA examined differences in demographic factors, health behavioral factors, and nutrition factors in tandem with food label use categories. Multivariates logistic regression was used to estimate association between food label use and obesity factors.
RESULTS
The percentages of food label users and non-users who perceive food labels were 21.8% and 48.5% respectively. In the multivariate logistic regression, food label use had significant positive associations with women, age, income, education attainment, and subjective obesity. After adjusting for socioeconomic factors and dietetic treatments, the positive associations between food label use and subjective obesity, weight control, and subjective obesity with objective normal weight remained.
CONCLUSION
In order to improve eating habits and weight management, the obesity population that does not use food labels needs to receive proper nutrition education including food choice and body image correction.

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  • Evaluation of Food Labeling Policy in Korea: Analyzing the Community Health Survey 2014–2017
    Heui Sug Jo, Su Mi Jung
    Journal of Korean Medical Science.2019;[Epub]     CrossRef

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