Bridging Education and Public Health: Systematic Review of Misconceptions in Food and Nutrition

Abstract

Food literacy is a key determinant of dietary behaviors and long-term public health outcomes. While nutrition research has extensively addressed clinical and epidemiological dimensions, less attention has been given to how misconceptions originate and persist within educational systems. Misconceptions in food and nutrition among students and teachers may undermine evidence-based dietary practices and amplify vulnerability to misinformation.