Table 2.
A comparison of the aims of articles with a primary focus on food literacy.
| Aim of Food Literacy Articles | Number of Articles in Each Category n = 82 (%) |
|---|---|
| Expert opinion articles 1 | 27 (33) |
| Definition articles 2 | 24 (29) |
| Intervention/program articles 3 | 17 (21) |
| Measurement articles 4 | 9 (11) |
| Observational articles 5 | 5 (6) |
1 Conducted a study, usually with experts, or consulted the literature to inform future directions for food literacy research. 2 Developed a definition of food literacy or conducted a review of the existing definitions. 3 Conducted a study and assessed the food literacy as part of a program/intervention. 4 Developed a food literacy questionnaire or conducted a review of existing questionnaires. 5 Cross-sectional data collection on food literacy.