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. 2014 Jun 20;14(Suppl 2):S5. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-S2-S5

Table 3.

Behavioural objective – Eat a healthy, balanced diet

PERSONAL DETERMINANTS
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