Table 2. Assessment of knowledge towards menu calorie labeling.

Data were expressed as numbers (N) and percentages (%).

Knowledge of menu calorie labeling		Aware	Not aware
1	Calories measure the amount of energy in food.	265 (83.8%)	13 (4.1%)
2	Calculating the calories consumed in food helps to reach a healthy weight.	277 (87.6%)	12 (3.8%)
3	Vitamins and minerals contain calories.	58 (18.3%)	159 (50.3%)
4	Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats contain calories.	288 (91.2%)	7 (2.2%)
5	One gram of fat contains the same number of calories as one gram of sugar.	66 (20.9%)	144 (45.6%)
6	An individual's calorie needs are determined based on several factors: weight, height, age, gender, and physical activity.	279 (88.3%)	3 (0.9%)
7	The Food and Drug Authority obligated restaurants and cafes to display calorie information on the list of foods.	282 (89.2%)	1 (0.3%)
8	It is recommended to look at the calorie information when ordering food from a restaurant.	280 (88.6%)	2 (0.6%)
9	Calorie information displayed on restaurants' menus is easy to understand.	234 (74%)	18 (5.7%)
10	Adults need an average of 2,000 calories per day.	176 (55.7%)	17 (5.4%)
11	Individual calorie needs vary from person to person.	285 (90.2%)	3 (0.9%)
12	Knowing the calorie count helps to balance the added energy and the energy used in the body.	274 (86.7%)	3 (0.9%)