Table 5 Adolescent health promotion short form (AHP-SF)

Nutrition

21. Make an effort to choose foods without preservatives (e.g., additives on food).^a

1. I eat three meals daily.^a

Life appreciation

2. I choose foods without too much oil.

22. Make an effort to like myself.^a

3. Include dietary fiber (e.g. fruits or vegetables).

23. Make an effort to feel happy and content.^a

4. Drink at least 1500 cc of water daily (or 6–8 cups).^a

24. I usually think positively.

5. Each meal includes five food groups (e.g. bread, meat, milk, fruit, vegetable)

25. Make an effort to understand my strengths, weaknesses and accept them.^a

6. Eat breakfast daily.^a

26. Make an attempt to correct my defects.

Social support

27. Make an effort to know what’s important for me.

7. I speak up & share my feelings with others.

28. Make an effort to feel interesting and challenged every day.

8. I care about other people.

29. Make an effort to believe that my life has purpose.^a

9. I talk about my concerns with others.

Exercise

10. Make an effort to smile or laugh every day.^a

30. Perform stretching exercise daily.^a

11. Enjoy keeping in touch with relatives.^a

31. Exercise rigorously 30 minutes at least 3 times per week.

12. Make an effort to have good friendships.

32. Participate in physical fitness class at school weekly.^a

13. Talk about my troubles to others.^a

33. Warm up before rigorous exercise.

Health responsibility

34. Make an effort to stand or sit up straight.

14. Read food labels when I shop.

Stress management

15. I watch my weight.

35. Make an effort to spend time daily for relaxation.^a

16. Discuss my health concerns with a doctor or nurse.

36. Make an effort to determine the source of my stress.

17. Observe my body at least monthly.

37. Make an effort to watch my mood changes.^a

18. Brush my teeth and use dental floss after meals.^a

38. Sleep for 6–8 hours each night.^a

19. Wash hands before meals.^a

39. Make schedules and set priorities.

20. Read health information.^a

40. I try not to lose control when things happen that are unfair.