Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the awareness of food labeling and packaging between the adolescent girls and boys of Phaphamau, Prayagraj district. About 19% of the participants were totally agreed about the information that was provided on the food label, was important. The study showed that 46% of the total participants frequently read the food labels. 90% of the participant stated that they don't buy food products without food label and it was found that 19% of the total participants calculate their food intake according to mention on the information provided on the food label. Respondents of this study had low level of knowledge regarding information that was provided on the food label.

Key words: investigate labeling and packaging food products.