How food literacy levels shape healthy eating intentions: a cross-sectional study of adults in Shandong Province, China, using the theory of planned behavior

Individuals with lower FL levels were likelier to have their behavioral intentions influenced by others. In contrast, those with higher FL levels tended to hold more positive attitudes toward the benefits of healthy eating and showed greater willingness to seek detailed dietary information. These findings underscore the importance of developing targeted interventions to enhance FL and promote healthy eating intentions among adults in Shandong Province.