| Obesity Risk Reduction Behaviors |
| In the past month, how often did you engage in the following behaviors: |
| Food context |
• Ate steamed foods instead of fried foods? |
| • Used small amounts of oils or fat when preparing or cooking foods? |
| • Ate at least 3 servings of vegetables per day? |
| (1 serving = ½ cup cooked, 1 cup fresh leafy vegetables) |
| • Ate at least 2 servings of fruits each day? |
| (1 serving = 1 medium fruit) |
| • Ate at least 3, 1-ounce servings of whole grains per day? |
| • Made healthier choices at fast food restaurants? |
| • Ate healthful snacks (e.g.: fruit, nuts, etc.)? |
| • Ate healthful pre-packaged foods (e.g.: frozen foods) |
| • Limited intake of high calorie beverages (e.g.: soft drinks, juice, alcoholic drinks)? |
| Eating behavior context |
• Ate home-cooked meals over restaurant-prepared foods? |
| • Ate smaller portion sizes of foods than usual? |
| • Followed healthful food patterns (e.g.: eating more fruits and vegetables, less red meat)? |
| • Used portion size control methods to help decide how much to eat? |
| Physical activity context |
• Exercised at least 30 minutes, 3 to 5 days per week (e.g. walking, biking)? |
| • Engaged in at least 1 physically active leisure activity? |
| Psychological context |
• Took time to relax and improve my emotional well-being? (e.g.: social involvement, positive thinking) |
| • Took time to relax to decrease the amount of stress I feel? |
| Knowledge awareness context |
• Monitored my body weight? |
| • Learned about obesity risk and prevention (e.g.: attending seminars, reading health articles, watching health programs on TV)? |
| Psychosocial Constructs |
Questionnaire Statements |
| Theory of Planned Behavior and Self-Efficacy |
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| Behavioral intention |
During the upcoming week, I plan to eat a least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. |
| Attitude |
Selecting a lot of fruits and vegetables to eat is…. |
| (Favorable vs. Unfavorable) |
| Normative beliefs |
In general, how much influence do your friends have on your food choices? |
| Motivation to comply |
If my friends gave advice on dietary matters, I (would—would not) follow it. |
| Perceived behavioral control |
I am in total control of my weight. |
| As long as I want to, I can prevent myself from gaining excessive weight. |
| Self-Efficacy |
How confident do you feel in your ability to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables? |
| How confident are you in consuming small portion sizes of food? |
