![]() ![]() Content validity, face validity, item analysis, repeat reliability and internal reliability were assessed. ![]() With the exception of two open questions, all items were presented as closed (field box) structures and in accordance with best practice guidelines ( Reference Edwards, Roberts and Clarke 3 ). Nineteen questions (forty-nine items) assessing frequency of label reading, perceived importance of food labels, regularity of dining out, desire to have nutrition information at specific catering outlets and ability to perform nutrition information tasks were formulated and presented on four pages of A4. ![]() The questionnaire content was determined by gaps highlighted in a recent literature review of food labelling ( Reference Mackison, Anderson and Wrieden 2 ). The present study aims to assess the validity and reliability of a short (self-complete) questionnaire designed to assess consumers' use and understanding of food labels. Given their potential to influence dietary choice, it is imperative to understand the consumers' use and comprehension of food labels if the presentation of nutrition information is to become both mandatory and standardized in the EU ( 1 ). Food labels play a critical role in communicating nutrition information to the consumer.
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