ERIC Number: EJ1113202
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Aug
Pages: 8
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ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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Adolescent Healthful Foods Inventory: Development of an Instrument to Assess Adolescents' Willingness to Consume Healthful Foods
McGuerty, Amber B.; Cater, Melissa; Prinyawiwatkul, Witoon; Tuuri, Georgianna
Journal of Extension, v54 n4 Article 4RIB2 Aug 2016
Interventions to increase adolescents' healthful food and beverage consumption often fail to demonstrate change. An alternative is to measure a shift in willingness to consume these items as an indicator of movement toward change. A survey was developed to estimate willingness to consume a variety of foods and beverages. Twenty items were identified from five focus group interviews with adolescents. A survey of 234 youths indicated their willingness to consume each item. Exploratory factor analysis resulted in lists of high-fat/sugar-rich items and more healthful foods. Extension educators can use the survey instrument to demonstrate early positive participant change as they strive to deliver programs that meet mission mandates.
Descriptors: Food, Eating Habits, Nutrition, Factor Analysis, Extension Education, Behavior Change, Health Behavior, Intervention, Focus Groups, Interviews, High School Students, Student Attitudes, Questionnaires, Statistical Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Louisiana
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