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Positive attitudes towards food label reading and sufficient food literacy levels do not significantly reduce processed meat consumption among adults. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to explore the connection between food literacy, label reading habits, and the consumption of processed meat products in adults.

February 22, 2026Food and HealthOpen Access

Consumption of processed meat products in adults: Relationship with food literacy and label reading habits

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This research aims to explore the connection between food literacy, label reading habits, and the consumption of processed meat products in adults.
Conducted an online survey among 632 adults aged 18-64 in Turkey.
Utilized demographic data, the Food Label Reading Attitude Scale (FLRAS), and the Short Food Literacy Questionnaire (SFLQ).
Analyzed relationships between food literacy and label reading habits.
66.5% of participants consumed processed meat products.
61.4% reported reading food labels, primarily for health reasons.
A significant positive correlation was found between FLRAS and SFLQ (r = 0.33, p < 0.001).
Female participants exhibited a stronger correlation than males.

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Survey reveals processed meat consumption habits in adults, indicating a gap between food literacy and actual choices.

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PALAMUTOĞLU et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699a9ca1482488d673cd25c7 https://doi.org/10.3153/fh26009

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Consumption of processed meat products in adults: Relationship with food literacy and label reading habits

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