Psychometric Analyses of the Eating and Food Literacy Behaviors Questionnaire with University Students

Autor: Georgianna Tuuri, Melissa Cater, Kwadernica Rhea, Kevin S. McCarter
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 52:1008-1017
ISSN: 1499-4046
DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2020.05.002
Popis: Objectives This study developed and validated a questionnaire to measure young adults’ perceived food literacy and behaviors toward food and created an explanatory model. Design Cross-sectional. Setting Large southeastern US university. Participants A total of 1,896 students, aged 18–30 years, were recruited. Data from 1,813 were analyzed. Variables Measured Health and nutrition, taste, food preparation, planning and decision-making, and convenience. Analysis Exploratory factor analysis, test-retest reliability, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling were performed. Results Exploratory factor analysis returned 5 factors with acceptable internal structure. Test-retest reliability coefficients ranged from 0.63 to 0.92. Confirmatory factor analysis suggested that a 5-factor model was an appropriate fit for the data (χ2 = 588.05; degrees of freedom = 142; root mean square error of approximation = 0.06; comparative fit index = 0.98; Tucker-Lewis Index = 0.97; standardized root mean square residual = 0.05). Structural equation modeling revealed relationships from health and nutrition to food preparation (0.25, P Conclusions and Implications Young adults consider food literacy-related factors and behavioral concerns when making food choices.
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