Decisional balance |
Pros (∞ = 0.91) |
Eating fruits and vegetables could help me improve my strength |
0.727 |
Fruits and vegetables are good for my body |
0.719 |
Eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day could help cleanse my system |
0.714 |
Eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day could help me have better overall health |
0.697 |
Fruits and vegetables provide nutrients that I need to be healthy |
0.666 |
Eating fruits and vegetables could help me live a better, healthier, and longer life |
0.661 |
I would feel good about myself if I ate the suggested five or more daily servings of fruits and vegetables |
0.659 |
I would have more energy if I ate fruits and vegetables regularly |
0.633 |
Eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day could help me prevent cancer |
0.608 |
By trying fruits and vegetables that I have never had before, I could learn about which ones I like/dislike |
0.592 |
Eating fruits and vegetables regularly could help me prevent disease |
0.591 |
Eating fruits and vegetables each day could help me feel better about my life |
0.583 |
Eating fruits and vegetables could help me lose weight or maintain my weight |
0.576 |
Eating fruits and vegetables regularly could help me have clear skin |
0.568 |
Fruits and vegetables are low in fat |
0.552 |
Fruits and vegetables are a good substitute for junk food |
0.546 |
Eating more fruits and vegetables could help me look better |
0.537 |
There are many different fruits and vegetables to choose from |
0.507 |
Cons (∞ = 0.85) |
It takes too much time to prepare fruits and vegetables |
0.667 |
Not knowing how to prepare certain fruits and vegetables stops me from eating more of them |
0.665 |
It is too much trouble to buy fruits and vegetables that I want to eat |
0.644 |
Fruits and vegetables that I enjoy are unavailable at home |
0.621 |
The changing tastes of fruits and vegetables stop me from eating more of them |
0.619 |
Lack of variety of fruits and vegetables (at home or in school) makes it hard to eat more of them |
0.605 |
Fruits and vegetables are too expensive to buy |
0.605 |
Fruits and vegetables that I enjoy are not available at school or other places where I eat out |
0.595 |
Fruits and vegetables make me full too fast |
0.574 |
Fruits and vegetables give me gas |
0.542 |
It is too difficult to eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day |
0.531 |
Fruits and vegetables that I like are available only at certain times of the year |
0.531 |
Some fruits and vegetables (onions, garlic) give me bad breath |
0.501 |
Situational self-efficacy (∞ = .86) |
Positive social (∞ = 0.74) |
At a family gathering where many fruits and vegetables are being served |
0.788 |
With grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members and everyone is enjoying fruits and vegetables |
0.750 |
At home, when enjoying the company of friends and family |
0.678 |
When having a good time with others at a picnic or barbeque |
0.645 |
Negative affect (∞ = 0.85) |
When I am sad or down |
0.720 |
When I have had a bad day and am not feeling good about myself |
0.710 |
When I have an argument with someone close to me and feel upset |
0.693 |
When I am angry (or irritable) |
0.683 |
When I am doing poorly in school and feel worried or upset |
0.678 |
When I am nervous |
0.611 |
On days when things are not going my way and I feel frustrated |
0.586 |
When having friendship or relationship problems and feeling sad |
0.577 |
Difficult situations (∞ = 0.70) |
When I am sick and do not feel like eating |
0.719 |
At home, when there are no fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator |
0.657 |
After dinner, when I am too full to eat |
0.625 |
When I am hungry but feel too lazy to prepare a fruit or vegetable |
0.611 |
At school, when there are no fruits and vegetables in the cafeteria |
0.576 |
Processes of Change |
Experiential (∞ = 0.77) |
I would set a good example for others to follow if I ate fruits and vegetables regularly |
0.690 |
I find the world changing in ways that make it easier to eat healthfully |
0.645 |
I am thinking about the idea that eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day could make me a healthier, happier person to be around |
0.626 |
I remember what people tell me about the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables |
0.608 |
Rather than thinking about eating fruits and vegetables as a chore, I try to think about eating them as something that I'm doing for myself |
0.590 |
I remind myself that only I can decide whether or not I will eat five servings of fruit and vegetables a day |
0.587 |
I realize that I might be able to influence others to be healthier by eating fruits and vegetables more often |
0.579 |
Behavioral (∞ = 0.89) |
I keep things at school to remind me to eat fruits and vegetables |
0.756 |
I invite friends over and serve only fruits, juices, and vegetables |
0.709 |
I surround myself with people who are trying to eat more fruits and vegetables |
0.702 |
I avoid spending long periods of time in places where it is difficult to eat fruits and vegetables |
0.694 |
I remove things (like junk food) that prevent me from eating five or more servings of fruit and vegetables a day |
0.693 |
I put things around my home to remind myself to eat fruits and vegetables |
0.657 |
I purchase fruits and vegetables instead of junk food |
0.617 |
I reward myself when I eat fruits and vegetables |
0.601 |
I keep fruits and vegetables in sight to remind myself to eat more of them |
0.598 |
I make myself eat fruits and vegetables even if I do not like the smell or taste of them |
0.592 |
I have a healthy friend who encourages me to eat fruits and vegetables when I do not feel up to it |
0.571 |
Instead of sweets or ice cream, I have fruit as a dessert |
0.555 |