Volume
54
Issue
4
DOI
10.34068/joe.54.04.15
Abstract
Interventions to increase adolescents' healthful food and beverage consumption often fail to demonstrate change. An alternative is to measure a shift in willingness to consume these items as an indicator of movement toward change. A survey was developed to estimate willingness to consume a variety of foods and beverages. Twenty items were identified from five focus group interviews with adolescents. A survey of 234 youths indicated their willingness to consume each item. Exploratory factor analysis resulted in lists of high-fat/sugar-rich items and more healthful foods. Extension educators can use the survey instrument to demonstrate early positive participant change as they strive to deliver programs that meet mission mandates.
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Recommended Citation
McGuerty, A. B., Cater, M., Prinyawiwatkul, W., & Tuuri, G. (2016). Adolescent Healthful Foods Inventory: Development of an Instrument to Assess Adolescents' Willingness to Consume Healthful Foods. The Journal of Extension, 54(4), Article 15. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.54.04.15
