Research progress on food literacy assessment tools for children and adolescents
As dietary issues of children and adolescents become increasingly complex,the assessment of food literacy(FL)is in-creasingly importance.FL involves a comprehensive cognition and practical ability concerning food among children,playing a key role in fostering healthy eating habits and improving health levels.The article explores the definition and connotations of FL,and in-troduces eight FL assessment tools in terms of theoretical foundations,dimensions,assessment methods,and their reliability and validity.Moreover,it provides a comparative analysis of these tools by examining their dimensional design,evaluation indicators,strengths,and weaknesses,as well as their applicable subjects and scenarios,aiming to offer references for implementing relevant policies and developing more comprehensive and effective FL assessment tools.
DietHealth educationTool use behaviorChildAdolescent