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A matter of the metric? Sugar content overestimation is less pronounced in sugar cubes versus grams

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: ≤ 1.10), but were more pronounced for sugar content estimations in grams in 7 out of 10 foods (ts ≥ 4.04, Ps < .001, Cohen's ds ≥ 0.14). Sugar content misestimation was somewhat more pronounced than misestimation of weight (0.05 ≤ Cohen's ds ≤ 1.43) and energy content (0.04 ≤ Cohen's ds ≤ 1.19). Relationships between sugar content misestimation and gender (0.00 ≤ Cohen's ds ≤ 0.33), education (-0.07 ≤ r ≤ 0.11), and body mass index (-0.08 ≤ r ≤ 0.06) were mostly negligible. Although sugar content estimations were somewhat more accurate in sugar cubes vs grams, estimation accuracy is generally low. In addition to promoting consumers' knowledge through labeling and education, additional avenues for interventions might need to be explored for sizeable effects on food choices.

Source: Nutrition Research

DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2024.09.007

Authors: Laura M. König, Harald T. Schupp, Britta Renner

Institutions: University of Vienna, University of Konstanz

Language: English

Topic: Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,510