Table 3 Factors, Items, and Factor Loadings in FHC-PA and FHC-NU scales

FHC-PA

Value

we make a point of being physically active during daily life.

it is normal to be physically active on a regular basis.

it goes without saying that we exercise and are physically active on a regular basis.

it is normal to be physically active in our leisure time.

we agree that physical activities are part of daily life.

Cohesion

we like being together during physical activities (e.g. bike tours, hikes).

we enjoy exercising together.

we have fun doing physical activities together (e.g. bike tours, hikes).

we find it very pleasant to be physically active together.

we like spending time together in sports activities.

Information

we watch TV-programs on physical activity and exercise.

we explicitly look for the latest information on physical activity and exercise to stay up to date.

we collect information (e.g. on the internet) on physical activity and exercise.

we read newspaper or magazine articles on fitness, physical activity, and exercise.

FHC-NU

value

a healthy diet plays an important role in our lives.

we naturally pay attention to eating healthfully.

we routinely eat healthfully.

it is normal to choose healthful foods.

Communication

we are interested in articles (e.g. in magazines) on healthful nutrition.

we remind each other to pay attention to a healthful diet.

we talk about which foods are healthful.

we support each other to refrain from unhealthful things.

we talk about how to eat healthfully.

Cohesion

we appreciate spending time together during meals.

everybody enjoys having meals together.

eating together is a part of our daily family life.

we enjoy meals most when we sit at the same table.

Consensus

we rarely argue about food- or diet-related matters.

we agree on diet and nutrition.

we usually agree on meals and food choices.