Nutrition literacy profile among adolescents in Kuwait: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundAdolescent nutrition literacy and knowledge are associated with nutrient intake and obesity. With the rising prevalence of obesity in Kuwait, limited studies have assessed nutrition literacy among Kuwaiti adolescents. Therefore, this study aims to assess nutrition literacy among Kuwaiti ad...

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Main Authors:	Anwar H. AlBaloul, Maraheb M. AlKhalidi, Haya AlAjmi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Series:	Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:	adolescent nutrition literacy nutrition knowledge body mass index sugar-sweetened beverages
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1453484/full
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