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A Survey of undergraduate student perceptions and use of nutrition information labels in a university dining hall

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Martinez, OD; Roberto, CA; Kim, JH; Schwartz, MB; Brownell, KD
Published in: Health Education Journal
May 1, 2013

Objective: To examine undergraduate student perceptions and reported use of nutrition information labels in campus dining halls. Design: Paper surveys were administered to a convenience sample of undergraduates. Setting: This study was conducted at an urban United States university. Method: A survey about perceptions and use of nutrition information labels in the dining halls was distributed to 487 students over a three-month period during the 2009-2010 academic year. Results: Of survey respondents, 98% were in favour of making nutrition information available to students, while 96% preferred the information to appear in the dining halls or both in the dining halls and online, rather than online only. Some 88% of survey respondents indicated that the labels affect their food choices at least sometimes. Conclusion: The results suggest that college and university dining halls should consider student opinion when deciding whether to provide nutrition information labels in the dining halls. © The Author(s) 2012.

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Health Education Journal

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1748-8176

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0017-8969

Publication Date

May 1, 2013

Volume

72

Issue

3

Start / End Page

319 / 325

Related Subject Headings

  • Public Health
  • 4206 Public health
  • 3901 Curriculum and pedagogy
  • 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy
  • 1117 Public Health and Health Services
 

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Martinez, O. D., Roberto, C. A., Kim, J. H., Schwartz, M. B., & Brownell, K. D. (2013). A Survey of undergraduate student perceptions and use of nutrition information labels in a university dining hall. Health Education Journal, 72(3), 319–325. https://doi.org/10.1177/0017896912443120
Martinez, O. D., C. A. Roberto, J. H. Kim, M. B. Schwartz, and K. D. Brownell. “A Survey of undergraduate student perceptions and use of nutrition information labels in a university dining hall.” Health Education Journal 72, no. 3 (May 1, 2013): 319–25. https://doi.org/10.1177/0017896912443120.
Martinez OD, Roberto CA, Kim JH, Schwartz MB, Brownell KD. A Survey of undergraduate student perceptions and use of nutrition information labels in a university dining hall. Health Education Journal. 2013 May 1;72(3):319–25.
Martinez, O. D., et al. “A Survey of undergraduate student perceptions and use of nutrition information labels in a university dining hall.” Health Education Journal, vol. 72, no. 3, May 2013, pp. 319–25. Scopus, doi:10.1177/0017896912443120.
Martinez OD, Roberto CA, Kim JH, Schwartz MB, Brownell KD. A Survey of undergraduate student perceptions and use of nutrition information labels in a university dining hall. Health Education Journal. 2013 May 1;72(3):319–325.
Journal cover image

Published In

Health Education Journal

DOI

EISSN

1748-8176

ISSN

0017-8969

Publication Date

May 1, 2013

Volume

72

Issue

3

Start / End Page

319 / 325

Related Subject Headings

  • Public Health
  • 4206 Public health
  • 3901 Curriculum and pedagogy
  • 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy
  • 1117 Public Health and Health Services