Prevalence of nutritional literacy and associated factors among adult residents: a cross-sectional study from marginalized Community in Islamabad, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Nutritional literacy is one of the most important and under-explored aspects of good nutritional status especially in low- and middle-income countries.

Objective

Despite its vital role in health, nutrition literacy research, particularly in low- and middle-income countries remains limited. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of nutritional literacy in marginalized settlements of Islamabad and determine the socio-demographic factors that influence nutritional literacy.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 265 adults belonging to a marginalized community of Islamabad, Pakistan. Socio-demographic data of the participants was obtained and information on nutrition literacy and health outcomes was collected using two validated tools. Data w

SUBMITTER: Ahmad AMR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12687912 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature