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Psychosocial Determinants of Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Japanese Adolescents: A School-Based Study in Japan

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  • Yoshiko Sato

    (Department of Biochemistry, Okayama University of Science, Okayama 700-0005, Japan
    Science Division, Wakayama Shin-ai Junior and Senior High School, Wakayama City 640-8151, Japan)

  • Masamitsu Miyanaga

    (Department of Biochemistry, Okayama University of Science, Okayama 700-0005, Japan)

  • Da-Hong Wang

    (Department of Biochemistry, Okayama University of Science, Okayama 700-0005, Japan)

Abstract

A few studies in Japan have demonstrated positive attitudes, self-efficacy, social support, and perceived barrier were associated with fruit and vegetable (F&V) intake in adults; however, limited evidence addresses the association of psychosocial factors with F&V intake in adolescents. A cross-sectional study through a questionnaire survey was conducted at junior and senior high schools, and 933 students completed the questionnaire. Data were analyzed by X 2 test and Student t -test. The findings demonstrated 2.7% of participants were aware of the current recommendations for vegetable and 2.0% for fruit. Only 4% and 8.1% of participants reported they consumed recommended amount of vegetables and fruits. In comparison with males, females showed higher scores of attitude ( p < 0.01), responsibility ( p < 0.01), and social support ( p < 0.01). The barriers to vegetable intake were “I’m eating enough now”, “not always available when eating away from home”; the barriers to fruit intake were “don’t have a habit of having 100% juice or fruit in the morning”, and “cost too much”. The findings suggest the change of adolescents’ knowledge about what they should eat is needed in boosting F&V consumption. The development of an intervention program for adolescents needs to target socio-environmental factors such as family support, and nutritional education for early healthy habit formation.

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  • Yoshiko Sato & Masamitsu Miyanaga & Da-Hong Wang, 2020. "Psychosocial Determinants of Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Japanese Adolescents: A School-Based Study in Japan," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(15), pages 1-11, July.
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