Knowledge, practices and perceptions of nut metabolisable energy on nutrition labels in Australia: consumers' and stakeholders' perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Nut consumption is low, with concern regarding weight gain as a barrier to intake. However, evidence indicates no association between nut consumption and body weight. The metabolisable energy of nuts may partly explain this phenomenon. This study aims to qualitatively explore perceptions of presenting nut metabolisable energy on nutrition labels, and the potential influence this may have on consumption.

Design

Semi-structured focus groups and interviews, with an inductive, reflexive approach to thematic analysis.

Setting

Online (Australia).

Participants

18 years or older, with either no formal nutrition education (consumer group) or formal training and working in nutrition/dietetics, public health, food industry, food regulation or nut growing (stakeh

SUBMITTER: Nikodijevic CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12305383 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature