Assigned score to each answer to each question regarding nutrition knowledge and beliefs and food choices in this study

Items/assigned scores	a. Not at all important	b. Not too important	c. Somewhat important	d. Very important ˆ
A. Nutrition knowledge and beliefs (NKB)
1. Use salt in moderation	1	2	3	4
2. Choose a diet low in saturated fat	1	2	3	4
3. Choose a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables	1	2	3	4
4. Use sugars in moderation	1	2	3	4
5. Choose a diet with adequate fiber	1	2	3	4
6. Eat a variety of foods	1	2	3	4
7. Maintain a healthy weight	1	2	3	4
8. Choose a diet low in fat	1	2	3	4
9. Choose a diet low in cholesterol	1	2	3	4
10. Choose a diet with plenty of breads, cereals, etc	1	2	3	4
11. Eat ≥two servings of dairy products daily	1	2	3	4
B. Considerations of food choices	1	2	3	4
1. Safety	1	2	3	4
2. Taste*	4	3	2	1
3. Convenience	1	2	3	4
4. Freshness	1	2	3	4
5. Nutrition	1	2	3	4
6. price*	4	3	2	1

^ˆThis was considered as desirable and was assigned the highest score for most except for those marked with ^*;

^*Score was reversed because we believed those who considered them important might view the others less important and had worse food choices.