Psychometric validation of the food and nutrition literacy scale (Escala de Literacia da Alimentação e Nutrição – E-LAN) among Portuguese youth

Key Points

• The validation process confirms the scale's accuracy in measuring nutrition literacy among Portuguese youth.
• Key evidence shows a strong correlation between the scale and relevant outcome measures, enhancing its applicability.
• Assessment involved analyzing responses from diverse youth segments, ensuring broad representation across demographics.
• Validating this scale supports the importance of nutrition education tools aimed at improving dietary knowledge in youth.