Table 4 Behavioural objective – Eat a healthy, balanced diet
EXTERNAL DETERMINANTS | |||
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Performance objective | Social norms | Social support | Resources and services |
Reduce consumption of sugar ( e.g. sugar-sweetened beverages , sweets , etc. ) | Peers and family are perceived to be consuming less sugar Association between sugar and positive experiences is not reinforced | Peers and family support reduction in consumption of sugar | Accessibility of healthy alternatives to high sugar foods and beverages Availability of adolescent-friendly health education material, delivered by an appropriate health care worker |
Performance objective | Social norms | Social support | Resources and services |
Reduce portion size of staple starchy foods ( e.g. maize meal , potatoes , white bread , rice , pasta ) | Peers and family are perceived to be reducing portion sizes Association between large portion sizes and positive experiences is not reinforced | Peers and family support reduction in portion sizes | Availability of adolescent-friendly health education material, delivered by an appropriate health care worker |
Performance objective | Social norms | Social support | Resources and services |
Reduce the consumption of convenience foods | Peers and family are perceived to be consuming less convenience foods Association between convenience foods and positive experiences is not reinforced | Peers and family support reduction in consumption of convenience foods | Accessibility of healthy alternatives to convenient foods Availability of adolescent-friendly health education material, delivered by an appropriate health care worker |
Performance objective | Social norms | Social support | Resources and services |
Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables | Peers and family are perceived to be consuming more fruits and vegetables | Peers and family support an increase in consumption of fruits and vegetables | Accessibility of affordable fruit and vegetables Availability of adolescent-friendly health education material, delivered by an appropriate health care worker |