ABSTRACT
Food literacy research typically conceptualizes food-related knowledge and skills
as contributing to improved health and nutrition; however, there is limited research
examining the process that leads to this improvement. This article reviews the literature
reporting barriers to food literacy proficiency in order to examine the relationship
between food-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Informed by these barrier
types, its central objective is to develop a model of food literacy proficiency that
highlights the relationship between nutrition education and health-related outcomes.
This model will help researchers, educators, and nutrition professionals implement
effective interventions with enhanced capacity to change food-related behaviors.
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Publication history
Published online: September 21, 2018
Accepted:
August 13,
2018
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure: The authors have not stated any conflicts of interest.
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