Nutrition Research and Practice

The Korean Nutrition Society (한국영양학회)
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Utilization of nutrition labels and related factors among patients with diabetes in Korea

  • So-Jung Lee (Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Health Science, Chosun University) ;
  • Mi Ah Han (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University) ;
  • Jong Park (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University) ;
  • So Yeon Ryu (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University)
  • Received : 2022.02.28
  • Accepted : 2022.08.08
  • Published : 2023.04.01
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The prevalence of diabetes has continued to increase globally. Changes in eating habits, lack of exercise, increased stress, and aging are major contributors. Glycemic control is the key strategy of diabetes management. The purpose of this study was to analyze the utilization of nutrition labels and related factors among patients with diabetes. MATERIALS/METHODS: Data from the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were used. General, health-related, diabetes-related characteristics from 1,587 adults with diabetes history were included. Nutrition label utilization was assessed with awareness and use of nutrition labels and effects on food choice. For statistical analyses, chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analysis were performed. RESULTS: The prevalence of awareness, use, and effects of nutrition labels on food choice among diabetic patients were 48.8%, 11.4%, and 9.6%, respectively. High monthly income, walking frequency, family history of diabetes, younger age at diagnosis, and shorter duration of diabetes were associated with higher nutrition label awareness. Nutrition label use and effect on food choice were higher in women, those with high monthly income, those diagnosed at younger than 45 yrs, those with diabetes for less than 10 yrs, those with meal therapy, or patients who had undergone a fundus examination. CONCLUSIONS: Nutrition label utilization status was low in Korean patients with diabetes. Strategies are needed to promote nutrition label use as a diet management tool for patients with diabetes.

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