Table 2

Standardised scores of correct answers for objective understanding of nutritional quality and ultraprocessing in the two arms, NutriNet-Santé, 2022, France, n=21 159

Average standardised score (/100) of correct answers in control armAverage standardised score (/100) of correct answers in experimental armCohen’s dP value
(from Mann-Whitney Test)
All products
 Objective understanding of nutritional quality30.244.00.53<0.0001
 Objective understanding of ultraprocessing64.591.71.39<0.0001
Cookies
 Objective understanding of nutritional quality21.038.70.46<0.0001
 Objective understanding of ultraprocessing61.890.01.28<0.0001
Breakfast cereals
 Objective understanding of nutritional quality36.350.30.47<0.0001
 Objective understanding of ultraprocessing70.392.91.14<0.0001
Ready-to-eat meals
 Objective understanding of nutritional quality33.043.00.32<0.0001
 Objective understanding of ultraprocessing61.992.61.34<0.0001