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. 2016 Jun 25;7(4):248–260. doi: 10.1016/j.phrp.2016.05.005

Table 2.

Food safety education program by using social cognitive theory.

Category Theme Behavioral capability Outcome expectations Self-efficacy Observational learning/modelling Outcome expectancies Self-regulation/self-control Environment
Food safety Caffeine
  • Students can check the amount of caffeine they consumed.

  • If we reduce caffeine consumption, we would prevent side effects such as arrhythmias, high blood pressure, & decreased calcium absorption.

  • Students can explain side effects of high caffeine consumption & how to reduce it by participating in role playing.

  • Students would observe that their friends drink water or milk instead of high caffeinated drinks.

  • Although caffeine has alertness effects, it is important to reduce caffeine consumption due to its side effects such as insomnia, arrhythmia, & caffeine obsession.

  • Students will monitor their caffeine consumption.

  • Student will set their own standards to reduce their caffeine consumption.

  • We will create a poster showing the side effects of high caffeine consumption.

Food additives
  • Students can understand the use of food labeling in the processed foods.

  • Students can choose healthier foods by the use of food labeling.

  • Students can explain how to read & use the food labels.

  • Students will bring their preferred foods & can share some thoughts about food labeling with their friends.

  • Although processed food is tasty, students need to reduce the consumption of processed foods that is high in sugars, sodium, & fats.

  • Students will check the food labeling of the processed foods that they will consume.

  • Students & teachers will appreciate the poster showing the importance of the food labeling.

Food-borne illness
  • Students will learn the types & characteristics of the food-borne diseases.

  • Students will learn how to prevent food borne diseases.

  • We can improve our health by practicing proper hand washing & proper handling of foods, with the help of boiling water.

  • Students will learn to practice ways in preventing food-borne diseases.

  • Students will share experiences of food-borne illnesses as well as how to prevent it.

  • Students will become aware of the importance of proper hand washing, proper handling of foods & the importance of boiling of water because these actions can prevent food-borne illnesses.

  • Students will monitor their hand-washing before eating, after outdoor activities, & after going to the toilet.

  • Students will also monitor the proper handling of raw foods when cooking.

  • We will create & post an educational image showing that proper hand-washing is important in preventing food-borne illnesses.