Abstract
Many adults have poor dietary habits and few studies have focused on mechanisms underlying these behaviors. This study examined psychosocial determinants of dietary behavior change in university employes across a 5-month period. Participants completed measures of fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) and low fat food consumption (LFC) and social cognitive constructs. Multiple regression analyses accounted for a unique proportion of variation in dietary change. Outcome expectations significantly predicted FVC and LFC. Self-efficacy significantly predicted LFC. Goals were not associated with dietary behaviors. Further research into implementation strategies may provide insight into how goals work to bring about change.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 23 |
Journal | Frontiers in Public Health |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | APR |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2 2014 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health