Stages of change to increase fruit and vegetable intake and its relationships with fruit and vegetable intake and related psychosocial factors

摘要

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVESUnderstanding individual's intention, action and maintenance to increase fruit and vegetable intake is an initial step in designing nutrition or health promotion programs. This study aimed to determine stages of change to increase fruit and vegetable intake and its relationships with fruit and vegetable intake, self-efficacy, perceived benefits and perceived barriers.