Table 1 Comparison of responses to questions relating to behaviors and knowledge between the pre- and post-test
From: Promoting public health through nutrition labeling - a study in Brazil
Questions | Post-test | Pre-test | Post-test | Pre-test | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Do you purchase packaged foods? | Yes (%) | No (%) | Yes (%) | No (%) | 0.072 |
Do you often read the nutrition information before purchase? | 690 (98.3) | 12 (1.7) | 690 (98.3) | 12 (1.7) | <0.001 |
Does the nutrition information help you choose healthier foods? | 391 (55.9) | 309 (44.1) | 391 (55.9) | 309 (44.1) | 1.000 |
Should the nutrition information be used in supermarkets and other commercial food establishments as a nutrition education strategy? | 698 (99.7) | 2 (0.3) | 698 (99.7) | 2 (0.3) | 1.000 |
Did the education material promote the use and understanding of nutrition information? | 694 (99.1) | 6 (0.9) | 688 (98.8) | 8 (1.2) | 0.796 |
Does the nutrition traffic light with the maximum and minimum values for recommended consumption of sugar, fats, sodium, and fiber promote the use and understanding of nutrition information? | 695 (99.1) | 6 (0.9) | 687 (98.6) | 10 (1.4) | 0.424 |