. 2022 Jan 29;23(4):e13414. doi: 10.1111/obr.13414

TABLE 1.

Literacy terms defined

Literacy types	Definition
Advertising, marketing, and media literacy ²⁶ , ²⁷	Ability to use knowledge and skills to understand the purpose of advertisements that promote brands and products through media platforms, mobile apps, and electronic devices.
Digital literacy ²⁸	Ability to use knowledge and skills to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information from various sources using digital technologies and platforms to participate in the digital world. Also called digital learning, digital proficiency, and digital fluency.
Financial literacy ²⁹	Ability to use knowledge and skills to manage financial resources effectively to support financial well‐being. It encompasses knowledge of financial concepts; ability to communicate about financial concepts; capacity and skills to manage personal finances and household resources and to make financial decisions; and confidence in planning effectively for future financial needs.
Food literacy ²³ , ²⁴ , ²⁵	Ability to obtain and apply knowledge, motivation, confidence, and skills to understand and apply dietary guidance; impact of one’s personal food choices on diet quality and quantity, the environment, and the economy to support health in a sustainable food system.
Functional literacy ¹⁹	Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic at a minimal level for daily life and work.
Health literacy ²² , ³⁰	Ability to obtain, process, understand, and use basic health information to make appropriate health decisions. Health literacy is not just the result of individual capacities but also the demands and complexities of the health care system. It includes measurable components, processes, and outcomes and demonstrates linkages between informed decisions and actions.
Nutrition literacy ²³ , ²⁴ , ²⁵	Ability to obtain, understand, and apply nutrition information from food labels and other sources.
Visual literacy ³¹	Ability to take in the visual images, cues, and stimulation in the environment to understand how form, shape, and color are used in various contexts, including through social media platforms to market products.