Mapping the research landscape on food and nutritional literacy
A bibliometric analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21601064 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Waleed Sweileh (0000-0002-9460-5144, An-Najah National University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 125 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 34-48 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0965-4283 • E-ISSN: 1758-714X |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/he-03-2024-0043 |
| OpenAlex | W4402989958 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 66 |
Purpose The study aims to analyze research trends and hotspots in the field of food and nutrition literacy to inform evidence-based policymaking, and promote the health and well-being of the general population. Design/methodology/approach The Scopus database was used to retrieve relevant research articles using specific keywords related to food or nutritional literacy. Findings The analysis included 341 research articles, predominantly authored by scholars from the USA. Growth pattern of publications indicated recent evolution of the food and nutrition literacy concepts. The research hotspots identified included the development of tools to assess literacy, assessing food and nutritional literacy competencies among school children and adolescents and finally, cross-sectional survey studies on various international cultures to assess food and nutritional literacy. The top cited articles in the field focused on the operational definition and difference between nutrition literacy and food literacy. Research limitations/implications The findings underscore the need for comparative studies across countries, and advocacy for policy change to advance food and nutrition literacy among school students and vulnerable populations. Practical implications Policymakers, public health officials and practitioners can use the research findings to inform the development of evidence-based policy frameworks and interventions aimed at addressing the gaps in food and nutrition literacy. Social implications By promoting and advocating for policy reforms, and addressing gaps in food and nutrition literacy, the study contributes to fostering global future public health. Originality/value The study provides insights into the evolving research landscape on food and nutrition literacy, emphasizing the growing scholarly interest in understanding the concept and its public health impact
Bibliometrics · Geography · Library science · Literacy · Pedagogy · Sociology · Computer Science · Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Food Literacy
The Nuances of Health Literacy, Nutrition Literacy, and Food Literacy
Tracking of obesity-related behaviours from childhood to adulthood
Eating Patterns, Dietary Quality and Obesity
PRISMA 2020 explanation and elaboration
An index to quantify an individual's scientific research output
Nutrition Literacy of Middle School Students and Its Influencing Factors
The Association Between Adolescents’ Food Literacy, Vegetable and Fruit Consumption, and Other Eating Behaviors
Measuring Food Literacy
Validity and Internal Consistency of the Preschool-FLAT, a New Tool for the Assessment of Food Literacy in Young Children from the Training-To-Health Project
Evaluation of the nutrition literacy assessment questionnaire for college students and identification of the influencing factors of their nutrition literacy
High nutrition literacy linked with low frequency of take-out food consumption in chinese college students
Bibliometric analysis of global migration health research in peer-reviewed literature (2000–2016)
The relationship between food literacy and dietary intake in adolescents
Nutrition literacy predicts adherence to healthy/unhealthy diet patterns in adults with a nutrition-related chronic condition
Defining food literacy
Improved food literacy among schoolchildren as an effect of a food camp intervention
Defining food literacy and its components
Adolescents' perspectives on food literacy and its impact on their dietary behaviours
Development and validation of a food literacy instrument for school children in a Danish context
What is the status of food literacy in Australian high schools? Perceptions of home economics teachers
A short food literacy questionnaire (SFLQ) for adults
Software survey
| Unique citing works | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |