Development and Validation of an Indian Nutrition and Food Literacy Tool (INFOLIT) for adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nutrition and food literacy (NFL) are interconnected yet distinct concepts concerning the capability to comprehend and utilize knowledge pertaining to nutrition and food. NFL is a significant driver that shapes an individuals' diet. This is more so among adolescents whose dietary choices leave a lasting impact on nutritional and health outcomes in adulthood. Assessing NFL can help design tailored interventions to empower adolescents to make informed dietary decision. However, there is lack of standardized tools to assess NFL among adolescents, especially in India.

Objective

To develop and validate an Indian Nutrition and Food Literacy Tool (INFOLIT) for adolescents with a focus on key literacy domains.

Materials and methods

This five-phased cross-sectional

SUBMITTER: Yadav S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12671486 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature