Knowledge, Reading Practice and Associated Factors of Nutrition Labeling on Packaged Food Among Consumers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Esayas Feyisa; Robert Wondimu; Zalalem Kaba

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Knowledge, Reading Practice and Associated Factors of Nutrition Labeling on Packaged Food Among Consumers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Esayas Feyisa, Robert Wondimu, Zalalem Kaba

Published in Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences (Volume 9, Issue 2)

Received: 20 March 2021 Accepted: 1 April 2021 Published: 23 April 2021

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Nutrition labeling is a valuable tool in learning how to apply nutrition information and help to food choices. Consumption of processed and packaged food is common in low and middle income countries like Ethiopia. But, the level of knowledge and reading practice of nutrition labeling among supermarket shoppers is not known in the study area. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge, reading practice and factors associated to nutrition label on packaged food among consumers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 398 respondents were interviewed. The source population for this study was all Addis Ababa consumers who purchase packaged food from supermarkets. The data was entered into EPI data version 3.1, and then exported to statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 22 for data management and analysis. Variable with p value <0.25 during the bivariate logistic regression analysis was entered into multivariate logistic regression analysis. All the 398 participants were responded to the interview (100% response rate). From the total respondents, 203 (51%) were males, 213 (53.5%) were first degree holders, 137 (34.4%) had own business. The mean average monthly income of the head of the house hold was 5,731 (±2,230) Ethiopian birr, greater than half of respondents was less than 5,131 Ethiopian birr earners, 211 (53%) Mean age was 36.41 (±10.7) years, 209 (47.5%) had good knowledge on nutrition labels whereas 178 (44.7%) had good reading practice of nutrition label on packed food. Sex, monthly income, occupation, family size, level of education, partner level education and health status of individual were the factors associated to knowledge on food labeling information. According to this study knowledge and reading practice of nutrition label is low, therefore government should formulate action plans to create awareness on nutrition labeling among the packaged food consumers. The knowledge level and reading practice of nutrition labeling were increased with age, education level and family income.

Published in	Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences (Volume 9, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.jfns.20210902.13
Page(s)	48-56
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Addis Ababa, Knowledge, Reading Practice, Nutrition Labeling, Packed Food, Consumers

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Esayas Feyisa, Robert Wondimu, Zalalem Kaba. (2021). Knowledge, Reading Practice and Associated Factors of Nutrition Labeling on Packaged Food Among Consumers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, 9(2), 48-56. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jfns.20210902.13

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Esayas Feyisa; Robert Wondimu; Zalalem Kaba. Knowledge, Reading Practice and Associated Factors of Nutrition Labeling on Packaged Food Among Consumers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. J. Food Nutr. Sci. 2021, 9(2), 48-56. doi: 10.11648/j.jfns.20210902.13

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Esayas Feyisa, Robert Wondimu, Zalalem Kaba. Knowledge, Reading Practice and Associated Factors of Nutrition Labeling on Packaged Food Among Consumers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. J Food Nutr Sci. 2021;9(2):48-56. doi: 10.11648/j.jfns.20210902.13

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Esayas Feyisa

Addis Ababa City Health Bureau, Food Medicine and Healthcare Administration and Control Authority, Health and Health Related Facility Inspection, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Robert Wondimu

SendafaBeke Town Health Office, Sendafa Beke Town, Ethiopia
Zalalem Kaba

East Wollega Zonal Health Office, Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Neglected Tropical Diseases Program, Nekemte, Ethiopia

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Esayas Feyisa, Robert Wondimu, Zalalem Kaba. Knowledge, Reading Practice and Associated Factors of Nutrition Labeling on Packaged Food Among Consumers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. J Food Nutr Sci. 2021;9(2):48-56. doi: 10.11648/j.jfns.20210902.13

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