Table 2 The status of nutrition literacy among nursing students (N = 224)
Items | Mean | SD | (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Knowledge | 3.60 | 1.304 | 3.43 | 3.77 |
1. Balanced diet and reasonable nutrition are important measures to prevent and control chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. | 3.59 | 1.469 | Â | Â |
2. Steaming and boiling are healthier ways of cooking than frying and grilling. | 3.61 | 1.354 | ||
Understanding | 3.40 | 0.903 | 3.27 | 3.51 |
3. I can easily understand the nutritional information delivered by new and traditional media. | 3.37 | 1.076 | Â | Â |
4. I have a good understanding of expert consensus regarding nutrition or dietary information. | 3.43 | 1.056 | ||
Obtaining skills | 3.25 | 0.941 | 3.13 | 3.37 |
5. I know where to find healthy diet information. | 3.34 | 1.097 | Â | Â |
6. I often read nutrition information transmitted through new media (e.g., WeChat and microblogging) or watch nutrition-related program | 3.16 | 1.208 | ||
Applying skills | 2.99 | 1.041 | 2.85 | 3.13 |
7. I drink milk or dairy products every day. | 3.02 | 1.287 | Â | Â |
8. I often buy foods based on nutrition facts on food packages. | 2.95 | 1.320 | ||
Interactive skills | 3.50 | 1.005 | 3.36 | 3.62 |
9. I am open to reasonable nutrition and health advice from family or friends. | 3.52 | 1.182 | Â | Â |
10. If my family members or friends are overweight and enjoy eating high-fat foods, I will encourage them to make dietary changes. | 3.47 | 1.298 | ||
Critical skills | 3.48 | 0.984 | 3.36 | 3.60 |
11. I can easily tell whether my daily diet is reasonable. | 3.50 | 1.171 | Â | Â |
12. I can estimate the suitable food intake for maintaining a healthy body weight. | 3.45 | 1.178 | ||
Total | 3.37 | 0.735 | 3.28 | 3.46 |