Reading nutrition labels and fat consumption in adolescents.
We studied the relationship between reading nutrition labels and percent calorie intake from fat. In adolescent boys, reading nutrition labels was associated with higher fat intake. In girls, fat intake did not differ by frequency of nutrition label reading. Nutrition label reading does not translate into healthier diet in adolescents.
Energy Metabolism Laboratory, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging and Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts 02111, USA. terry.huang@tufts.edu
Terry T-K
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Huang
Harsohena
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Kaur
Kevin S
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McCarter
Niaman
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Nazir
Won S
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Jasjit S
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Ahluwalia
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002149:Energy Intake; D005260:Female; D005515:Food Labeling; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors; D014481:United States
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