Abstract
Fruit-vegetable consumption self-efficacy is a construct representing perceptions of one's ability to eat fruits and vegetables in various situations. This investigation tested a quantitative instrument for the assessment of fruit-vegetable consumption self-efficacy in youth. Two reliable factors, labeled Environmental Resistance and Persuade Others, emerged from a principal components analysis. Results from a discriminant analysis revealed that both factors and sex were important in distinguishing youth with a varied diet from those who restrict food selections to particular food groups. Varied eaters showed higher levels of self-efficacy and were more likely to be girls.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 172-177 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | American Journal of Health Behavior |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - 1 May 1997 |