Table 1 Steps to identify relevant foods to target in a dietary intervention
From: Evaluating changeability to improve fruit and vegetable intake among school aged children
Steps to Determine Foods for a Dietary Intervention | Key Characteristics that Effect Dietary Intake |
|---|---|
Define Sociodemographic Variables | Marital status • Married, Divorced, Separated, Single, Widowed |
Race • Caucasian, African American, Pacific Asian, Native American, and Other | |
Gender • Male, Female | |
Age • 0–12 Months, Years | |
Define Geographic Variables | Regional • North, South, East, West, Midwest |
Urbanization • City, Suburban, Rural | |
Identify Changeable Foods to Target | Consumption Frequency • Rank % between 25 and 75 |