Reading nutrition labels and fat consumption in adolescents
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2004
Abstract
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. © Society for Adolescent Medicine, 2004.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Journal of Adolescent Health
First Page
399
Last Page
401
Recommended Citation
Huang, T., Kaur, H., McCarter, K., Nazir, N., Choi, W., & Ahluwalia, J. (2004). Reading nutrition labels and fat consumption in adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Health, 35 (5), 399-401. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1054-139X(04)00070-9