Table 2 Summary of Various Questions related to FNL, INL and CNL

1

I find it hard to understand the language used by dietitians, nutritionist and health workers and experts

2.5 ± 0.7 (132)

2

I find it hard to understand the terms and concepts used by dietitians, nutritionist and health workers and experts

2.66 ± 0.9 (134)

3

When I read informationabout nutrition, food and diet plans, I find difficult to understand.

2.15 ± 0.76 (135)

4

I find it difficult to know how to change my diet when I am given advice from doctor or nurse or others

3.33 ± 1.02(136)

5

When I read information about nutrition and food I need somebody to help me to understand them

2.35 ± 0.93 (136)

6

I am not aware of WHO recommendations for intake from fruits and vegetables

3.34 ± 1.02(136)

7

When I read a report on food and nutrition I find words that I can’t understand

2.71 ± 0.88(136)

8

I am aware of the balanced diet concept

3.60 ± 0.88 (136)

Interactive Literacy

1

I collected dietary information from many suitable sources

3.00 ± 1.0 (136)

2

I use internet when I search for dietary information

2.66 ± 0.9 (134)

3

I discuss nutrition matters with my family and friends

3.40 ± 1.06 (136)

4

I change my dietary habits based on my knowledge I gathered from differenct sources

3.04 ± 1.07 (136

5

I do not follow public discussions on nutrition on TV, radio or other media outlets

3.44 ± 1.07 (135

6

I sometimes read material on what represents balanced diet

3.20 ± 0.97 (135)

7

I am ready to take initiative to discuss healthy diet with health professionals

3.52 ± 0.99 (136)

8

When I want nutrition information I do not know which health department I can ask for help

2.93 ± 1.07(133

9

I discussed my nutrition beliefs with others (e.g. friend, family, etc.)

3.42 ± 1.04 (133)

Critical Literacy

1

I want to be able to participate easily in any debate on our food and nutrition system in our country

3.56 ± 1.02 (149)

2

I am ready to take active role in any plan to improve nutrition habits in my school or work place

3.69 ± 0.86 (149)

3

I expect my school or work to offer healthy meals

3.64 ± 0.89 (149)

4

I try to influence others (e.g. family or friends to take care of their nutritional health and habits

3.66 ± 0.92 (149)

5

It is important for me that my school or work place have healthy meals or food

4.32 ± 0.69(148)

6

I tend to be influenced by dietary advice on media outlets such as TV, radio and newspapers

3.56 ± 0.91 (148)

7

I have confidence in dietary plans I read about in newspapers, magazine, and other media types

3.56 ± 0.91(149)

8

I tend to be influenced by dietary advice from family or friends

3.45 ± 0.92

9

I think that publishing scientific evidence on food and nutrition by media is correct

3.39 ± 0.88(149

10

I find it is hard to identify the differences between scientific and un-scientific information on diet and nutrition

3.39 ± 0.88(148)

11

When I read information on nutrition it is important that it is based on scientific evidence

4.27 ± 0.78(147)