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Self-perceived food literacy is positively associated with diet quality among Dutch individuals with type 2 diabetes

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: This cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate associations between food literacy and diet quality among individuals with type 2 diabetes. Method: ) completed questionnaires. Self-perceived food literacy (SPFL) was assessed using the 29-item SPFL-scale (score 1-5, higher scores indicating higher food literacy). Diet quality was assessed with a brief frequency questionnaire (FFQ; score 0-160, higher scores indicating higher diet quality). Associations between food literacy and diet quality were evaluated with linear models. Results: Mean diet quality score was 107 ± 16 and mean food literacy score was 3.7 ± 0.4. Linear regression showed that 1-point higher food literacy scores were associated with 14-point higher diet quality scores (β adjusted 14.0; 95 % CI: 8.4 to 19.6). Individuals with above-median food literacy scores had diet quality scores that were 12.5 points higher (95 % CI: 7.7 to 17.3) than individuals with below-median scores. Food preparation skills, healthy budgeting, social and conscious eating, resilience and resistance, and healthy snack styles, were associated with better diet quality. Conclusion: Associations between several food literacy domains and diet quality in people with type 2 diabetes indicate the importance of promoting food literacy in this group.

Source: Preventive Medicine Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2025.103229

Authors: Iris van Damme, Eva R. van Veldhuisen, Johanna M. Geleijnse, Renate M. Winkels

Institution: Wageningen University & Research

Language: English

Topic: Nutritional Studies and Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,610