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Nutritional Knowledge and (In)ActionNutrition education isn’t effective if it is ignored. These studies show what information consumers see as relevant and how it helps them eat more nutritiously. The Influence of Incidental Affect on Consumers' Food IntakeHow do affective states influence food intake and what role does nutritional information and the nature of the product play on this effect? The present research examines how different affective states influence consumption, and how nutritional information plays into this relationship. Implications for food companies, policy makers, health professionals and consumers are presented and discussed by the authors. Increasing the Acceptance of Soy-Based FoodsHow to introduce unfamiliar protein-rich foods into the diet was the focus of a study conducted during the rationing years of World War II. Recently released findings from this study constitute the basis upon which the author provides insights into ways to increase the acceptance of soy-based foods. Leveraging FDA Health Claims: Understanding the Relationship Between Diet And HealthFood and Drug Administration (FDA) health claims are deemed successful when they increase the consumer’s awareness of a product’s nutritional properties and the associated health benefits. In doing so, a clear understanding of the relationship between diet and health develops in the consumer’s mind. Do Front and Back Package Labels Influence Beliefs about Health Claims?Put health claims on both sides of a package – a short one on front and a longer one on back. Relation of Soy Consumption to Nutritional Knowledgeabstract | full text People know little about nutritional knowledge. There is a low correlation between nutritional knowledge and behavior Related Web LinksAmerican Heart Association—Delicious Decisions Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Department of Health and Human Services/USDA Dietary Guidelines Food and Nutrition Information Center International Food Information Council Foundation |
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