Nutri-Score: Awareness, Perception and Self-Reported Impact on Food Choices among French Adolescents
To date, no studies have evaluated the appropriation of the front-of-pack Nutri-Score labeling among adolescents, although they are both consumers and buyers of food products. Therefore, the objectives of the present study were (1) to assess Nutri-Score awareness, perception and self-reported impact on food choices in French adolescents and (2) to identify the determinants associated with higher Nutri-Score awareness and self-reported impact on food choices. A web-based survey was conducted in November 2021 among 1201 adolescents. Multivariate logistic models were used to evaluate the relationships between individual factors and Nutri-Score awareness and self-reported impact on food choices. Almost all the adolescents reported to know the Nutri-Score (97.0%) and more than 9 out of 10 considered this logo easy to understand and easy to identify on food packages. Finally, 54% self-reported that the label had already impacted their food choices. Girls (2.28 (1.09-4.77), p = 0.028) and the 15-17-year-olds (3.12 (1.32-7.35), p = 0.0094) were more likely to be aware of the label compared with their respective counterparts (i.e., boys and the 11-14-year-olds). Regarding the impact of food choices, the use of the Nutri-Score by the parents was the most determinant criterion (7.74 (5.74-10.42), p < 0.0001). Thus, promotion campaigns should target both adolescents and parents.
Author(s): Ducrot Pauline, Julia Chantal, Serry Anne-Juliette
Publishing year: 2022
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