The Problem Nearly 90% of U.S. adults struggle with health literacy, especially nutrition literacy. Many lack the skills to make informed food choices or understand nutrition’s health impact. This widespread deficiency contributes to obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Traditional nutrition education often relies on passive information rather than practical decision-making skills needed for today’s complex food environment. The Approach To address these challenges, this project: Has developed Healthy Choice, an AIenhanced, theory-driven simulation platform designed to improve nutrition literacy. Provides immersive learning scenarios, using generative AI, where users analyze nutrition information and make evidencebased decisions. Will expand to reach broader populations including high school students, adults with chronic health conditions and community health program participants. Enhancing Nutrition Literacy Through AI-Enhanced Simulation “Technology has tremendous potential to bridge critical gaps in health literacy. My research creates intelligent learning and training environments that transform how people engage with health information and ultimately improve their wellbeing.” - Shan Li, PhD Short Term Impact Disseminate Healthy Choice widely and evaluate its effectiveness. Provide an accessible tool to build practical nutrition literacy for all. Generate data on nutrition decision-making and AI-supported learning. Longer Term Impact Guide design of effective tech-based nutrition education for diverse groups. Serve as a model for AI-assisted health literacy modules. Societal Impact Funding will support the dissemination of Healthy Choice, an AI-enhanced simulation platform that builds nutrition literacy. By combining personalized learning with real-world decision-making scenarios, the project strengthens practical skills and insights to improve nutrition education. The project offers societal benefits in the following areas: For more information visit https://health.lehigh.edu/research-partners or email INRSRCH@lehigh.edu 20 Community/Culture: Helping individuals develop practical nutrition literacy skill. Policy: Advocate for policies that promote innovative approaches to health literacy development. Education: Transforming nutrition education into active, technology-enhanced skill development.
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