Table 1.

A sample of behavioral change matrix for dietary modification.

Behavioral Objectives	Behavioral Determinants
	Knowledge	Perceived Benefit	Self-Efficacy Skills
Use Malaysian Food Pyramid and ‘Suku Suku Separuh’ plate to ensure balance, variety, and moderation in amount of consumed food. Use Nutrition Information Panel to understand food contents. Monitor food portions, daily food intake, and food variety.	Describe food classes and food variety using Malaysian Food Pyramid. Describe food portions using ‘Suku Suku Separuh’ representation. Understand what health claims on food products are. Use Nutrition Information Panel to classify healthy foods. Use food diary to track intake.	Ensure balance, variety, and moderation in amount of consumed food is important in balance diet. Know what is in a food product to ensure all ingredients are healthy. Using food records to keep track of calorie intake.	Identify food classes using the food pyramid. Build a healthy plate using ‘Suku Suku Separuh’ concept. Consume a wide variety of foods. Portion food intake to ensure diet is in moderation. Key—“Balance, Colorful, and Moderation”. Identify healthy foods using nutrition information panel. Read health claims in food packaging. Record all food consumed using a food diary.

Note: Suku suku separuh (“quarter quarter half”) is a campaign by Malaysian Ministry of Health to encourage adoption of healthy plate.