Health Literacy and Food Label Comprehension: A Review of Barriers, Insights and Policy Recommendations
Urmi Vishwakarma, Neetu Singh, Madhvi Daniel, Alka Nanda
Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · pp. 582–594 · Published 8 May 2025
10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2269Abstract
Health literacy plays a vital role in helping consumers make informed dietary choices, yet many struggle to understand food labels effectively. In contrast, labels are designed to provide key nutritional information:- factors such as education, socioeconomic status, and label complexity impact consumer comprehension. Research shows that even when consumers read food labels, their actual purchasing behaviour does not always reflect healthier choices. Challenges such as confusing numerical data, unclear serving sizes, and inconsistent global regulations hinder label effectiveness. By examining barriers, global regulations, and effective labelling strategies, this study highlights the need for standardized front-of-pack labelling, digital tools, and improved consumer education to enhance label comprehension and encourage healthier eating habits.
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