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- Title
Healthy-Eater Self-Schema and Dietary Intake.
- Authors
Noureddine, Samar; Stein, Karen
- Abstract
The types and amounts of foods consumed have been shown to influence the health risks of individuals. Empirical evidence has documented a link between high dietary fat and low fiber intake and the risks for cardiovascular disease, some types of cancer, and obesity Dietary surveys of Americans show higher fat and lower fiber intake than stipulated in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, despite the noted increase in public awareness regarding the importance of adopting healthy eating habits. The lack of congruence between the availability of dietary knowledge and behavioral adherence to dietary recommendations suggests a need to further understand the predictors of dietary intake. In this study, the authors used the schema model of the self-concept to explore the role of self-beliefs in predicting dietary intake in community-dwelling, working-class, middle-aged adults.
- Subjects
DIET research; HEALTH behavior research; DIETARY fiber; FAT content of food; HEALTH self-care; HEALTH promotion
- Publication
Western Journal of Nursing Research, 2009, Vol 31, Issue 2, p201
- ISSN
0193-9459
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0193945908327157