Title: Improving Confidence to Eat Better Among Young Adults –– Gender Differences in 3-Month Results of the MENU GenY Online Intervention
Abstract: Background/Aims: Improving food choices requires both internal resources, particularly confidence in ability to change, and external challenges or temptations. Self-efficacy and social influence, especially through informal close relationships, play important roles in health behavior. We assessed dietary and self-efficacy changes related to dietary choices by gender and initial fruit and vegetable intake among young adults enrolled in a randomized online intervention trial to improve food choices.