Knowledge and attitudes of a Moroccan student’s sample towards nutrition labeling
Food labelling plays a crucial role in enabling consumers to make informed food choices. The objective of this study was to explore the knowledge and attitudes of students at Mohamed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS) towards nutrition labelling, in order to identify gaps and factors influenci...
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| author | Fares Rachid Chamlal Hamid Beddaa Hassan Azemmour Youness Elkhaloufi Fahd Rouani Abdeljabbar Barkat Khalid Labzizi Saloua Mouloudi Ibrahim Belahsen Rekia |
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| description | Food labelling plays a crucial role in enabling consumers to make informed food choices. The objective of this study was to explore the knowledge and attitudes of students at Mohamed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS) towards nutrition labelling, in order to identify gaps and factors influencing their eating behaviour. A cross-sectional study was conducted during the period from March to May 2024, on a sample of 212 students recuited from UM6SS. Data on ingredients, additives and food certifications were collected using a questionnaire designed to assess knowledge and attitudes towards nutritional information. The results showed that 70.6% of the sample had difficulty understanding additives, preservatives, and certifications (DLC, SIGA, NOVA). Analysis of data on attitude showed that 56.9% of participants expressed interest in labelling, motivated by health concerns. However, 43.1% reported neglecting labels because of lack of time or insufficient understanding. The current study data revealed that a request for more detailed labelling declared by students participating in this study, including the origin of products, their allergen and additive contents. These results highlight also, a need for educational campaigns in order to improve label- reading skills by students and encourage informed food choices. Raising awareness and educating students about nutrition labelling is essential to prevent long-term health problems and promote a safe and balanced diet. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e7e188d2933145dd9d4c78f6735e34e42025-08-20T02:06:06ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422025-01-016320200810.1051/e3sconf/202563202008e3sconf_joe52025_02008Knowledge and attitudes of a Moroccan student’s sample towards nutrition labelingFares Rachid0Chamlal Hamid1Beddaa Hassan2Azemmour Youness3Elkhaloufi Fahd4Rouani Abdeljabbar5Barkat Khalid6Labzizi Saloua7Mouloudi Ibrahim8Belahsen Rekia9Mohammed VI Faculty of Nursing sciences and Health Professions, Mohammed VI University of Science and healthHigher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health TechniquesHigher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health TechniquesHigher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health TechniquesHigher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health TechniquesHigher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health TechniquesFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V UniversityFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V UniversityFaculty of Science, Mohammed Ist UniversityFaculty of Science, Chouaib Doukkali UniversityFood labelling plays a crucial role in enabling consumers to make informed food choices. The objective of this study was to explore the knowledge and attitudes of students at Mohamed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS) towards nutrition labelling, in order to identify gaps and factors influencing their eating behaviour. A cross-sectional study was conducted during the period from March to May 2024, on a sample of 212 students recuited from UM6SS. Data on ingredients, additives and food certifications were collected using a questionnaire designed to assess knowledge and attitudes towards nutritional information. The results showed that 70.6% of the sample had difficulty understanding additives, preservatives, and certifications (DLC, SIGA, NOVA). Analysis of data on attitude showed that 56.9% of participants expressed interest in labelling, motivated by health concerns. However, 43.1% reported neglecting labels because of lack of time or insufficient understanding. The current study data revealed that a request for more detailed labelling declared by students participating in this study, including the origin of products, their allergen and additive contents. These results highlight also, a need for educational campaigns in order to improve label- reading skills by students and encourage informed food choices. Raising awareness and educating students about nutrition labelling is essential to prevent long-term health problems and promote a safe and balanced diet.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/32/e3sconf_joe52025_02008.pdfnutrition labellingknowledgeattitudesstudentsfood consumption |
| spellingShingle | Fares Rachid Chamlal Hamid Beddaa Hassan Azemmour Youness Elkhaloufi Fahd Rouani Abdeljabbar Barkat Khalid Labzizi Saloua Mouloudi Ibrahim Belahsen Rekia Knowledge and attitudes of a Moroccan student’s sample towards nutrition labeling E3S Web of Conferences nutrition labelling knowledge attitudes students food consumption |
| title | Knowledge and attitudes of a Moroccan student’s sample towards nutrition labeling |
| title_full | Knowledge and attitudes of a Moroccan student’s sample towards nutrition labeling |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge and attitudes of a Moroccan student’s sample towards nutrition labeling |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge and attitudes of a Moroccan student’s sample towards nutrition labeling |
| title_short | Knowledge and attitudes of a Moroccan student’s sample towards nutrition labeling |
| title_sort | knowledge and attitudes of a moroccan student s sample towards nutrition labeling |
| topic | nutrition labelling knowledge attitudes students food consumption |
| url | https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/32/e3sconf_joe52025_02008.pdf |
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