Table 3.
PERSONAL DETERMINANTS | ||||
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Performance objective | Literacy | Self-awareness | Self-efficacy | Personal preference |
Reduce consumption of sugar ( e.g. sugar-sweetened beverages , sweets , etc. ) | Understanding of the importance of limiting sugar intake | Awareness of sugar consumption habits Awareness of healthy alternatives to high sugar foods and beverages |
Confidence to reduce intake of sugar and choose healthy alternatives, especially in social settings | Selection of healthy alternatives to high sugar foods and beverages |
Performance objective | Literacy | Self-awareness | Self-efficacy | Personal preference |
Reduce portion size of staple starchy foods ( e.g. maize meal , potatoes , white bread , rice , pasta ) | Understanding of the balance of macronutrients in the diet | Awareness of portion sizes | Confidence to reduce portion sizes, especially in social settings | Selection of reduced portion of staple starchy foods |
Performance objective | Literacy | Self-awareness | Self-efficacy | Personal preference |
Reduce the consumption of convenience foods | Understanding of the risks if regularly eating convenience foods | Awareness of convenience food purchasing habits Awareness of healthy alternatives to convenience foods |
Confidence to reduce consumption of convenience foods, especially in social settings | Selection of healthy alternatives to convenience foods |
Performance objective | Literacy | Self-awareness | Self-efficacy | Personal preference |
Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables | Understanding of the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption for the promotion of health | Awareness of options for purchasing fruit and vegetables | Confidence to increase consumption of fruit and vegetables | Choice to eat fruits and vegetables that they prefer |