The Importance of Decisional Balance and Self-Efficacy in Relation to Stages of Change for Fruit and Vegetable Intakes by Young Adults

Abstract

This study supports applicability of the Transtheoretical Model for assessing fruit and vegetable consumption by young adults. Derivation of the four clusters implies the importance of including decisional balance and self-efficacy as outcome measures besides dietary behavior for evaluating the effectiveness of nutrition interventions.