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Table 1 Perceived benefits and barriers questionnaire

From: Fruit and vegetables intake among elderly Iranians: a theory-based interventional study using the five-a-day program

 

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Perceived Benefits

     

I could find any types of FV in my local stores

     

It is better to get all nutrients from FV than taking supplements

     

FV decrease the risk of chronic diseases

     

FV make our diet diverse

     

Eating FV is a good way for treating chronic diseases

     

Eating FV would help me to be less aggressive

     

Eating FV treats constipation

     

Eating FV would help me to maintain my weight

     

FV consumption are recommended by physicians

     

Eating FV cheering my family members

     

Eating FV is common in my culture

     

Eating FV would keep me of sickness

     

Eating FV would help me to live longer

     

I feel that if I eat more FV, I will be more healthy

     

By eating FV, I feel better

     

Perceived Barriers

     

Providing FV is expensive

     

I did not used to eat FV since childhood

     

Eating FV leads to overeating

     

Media advertisements are not about eating FV

     

Eating more FV is not recommended in my culture

     

My family members do not like consumption of FV

     

Eating more FV is difficult for me

     

I have health problems with eating FV (e.g. flatus)

     

I have limitations to provide FV in my meal

     

I do not like taste of FV

     

I do not have time to provide FV

     
  1. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following items when you are deciding on consuming or not to consume FV. Check the best response.