Miller C K, Probart C K, Achterberg C L
Penn State Nutrition Center, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania (Ms Miller and Drs Probart and Achterberg)
Diabetes Educ. 1997 Jul-Aug;23(4):425-32. doi: 10.1177/014572179702300407.
Women on restricted diets are reportedly among the most frequent readers of nutrition information on food labels. However, the specific label information that women with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) comprehend and use has not been determined. The purpose of this study was to explore the attitude toward, use, and knowledge of information on the food label among rural women with NIDDM age 40 to 60 years. Focus groups and in-depth interviews were conducted. Participants reported that they referred to the nutrition information on the label when grocery shopping and preferred the newly revised format. Yet, comprehension of the terms and percentages on the label was poor (eg, the majority of participants could not explain the difference between total carbohydrate and sugars). Misconceptions also were noted about nutrients listed on the label and the percent daily value. Further education is needed to help people with NIDDM understand and apply the nutrition information on food labels to meet their individual needs.
据报道，节食的女性是食品标签营养信息的最频繁读者群体之一。然而，非胰岛素依赖型糖尿病（NIDDM）女性所理解和使用的具体标签信息尚未确定。本研究的目的是探讨40至60岁患有NIDDM的农村女性对食品标签信息的态度、使用情况和了解程度。开展了焦点小组讨论和深入访谈。参与者报告称，她们在杂货店购物时会参考标签上的营养信息，并且更喜欢新修订的格式。然而，对标签上的术语和百分比的理解较差（例如，大多数参与者无法解释总碳水化合物和糖之间的区别）。对于标签上列出的营养素和每日价值百分比也存在误解。需要进一步开展教育，以帮助患有NIDDM的人理解并应用食品标签上的营养信息，以满足他们的个人需求。
