TABLE 3.
Foods considered by girls (n = 23) to be particularly healthy
| Food item | Responses (%) | Average rank | Salience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leafy greens | 20 (87) | 2.5 | 0.658 |
| Egg | 18 (78) | 3.5 | 0.482 |
| Milk | 17 (74) | 4.24 | 0.366 |
| Red amaranth | 15 (65) | 3.07 | 0.426 |
| Vegetables | 14 (61) | 3.29 | 0.363 |
| Fish | 14 (61) | 2.36 | 0.487 |
| Meat | 11 (48) | 3.64 | 0.302 |
| Fruit | 8 (35) | 4.38 | 0.124 |
| Lentils | 8 (35) | 6.5 | 0.073 |
| Chicken | 4 (17) | 5.25 | 0.052 |
| Water | 1 (4) | 7 | 0.011 |
| Rice | 1 (4) | 7 | 0.011 |
| Hotchpotch1 | 1 (4) | 3 | 0.014 |
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A mixture of rice, vegetables, and lentils cooked with spices