Development of a conceptual framework of food and nutrition literacy in children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to develop a conceptual framework to better understand food and nutrition literacy and its dimensions and components among Iranian children.

Methods

The study included three sub-studies. First, two qualitative studies were conducted to explore experts' and students' perspectives and experiences regarding the topic. A comprehensive qualitative literature review was then conducted to identify food/nutrition literacy definitions and its components in the relevant literature. The data of the above three sub-studies were compiled as text data and were analyzed utilizing MAXQDA₂₀₁₀ software.

Results

Two main domains, including cognitive and skill domains, emerged from the data analysis. The cognitive domain consisted of food- and nutri

SUBMITTER: Doustmohammadian A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9414122 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature