Table 2 Perceived self-efficacy subscales in the Arabic adaptation of the Health Beliefs Survey Questionnaire: Construct validity and Internal consistency estimates (n = 285)^a

Overall

Increase fiber intake

 Eat 1 slice of higher-fiber bread every day

 Eat 2 slices of higher-fiber bread every day

 Eat at least 3 slices of higher-fiber bread every day

Decrease fat intake (1)

 Switch to low-fat or fat-free ice cream or frozen yogurt

 Switch to low-fat or fat-free ice cream bars

 Eat low-fat cheese

Decrease fat intake Fat (2)

 Use low-fat spreads on bread

 Use low-fat toppings for potatoes and other vegetables

 Use low-fat or diet salad dressing

Decrease sugar consumption

 Avoid eating sweets for dessert

 Eat fruit for dessert instead of sweets

Confidence in integrating physical activity into daily routine

 Begin increasing your step-count again if you miss a day or two

Park farther away to take more steps

 Each week, increase your daily step-count by 500 steps

 Increase your daily step-count by 500 steps each week for 8 weeks

 Keep track of how many steps you are taking

 Make a plan to increase your daily step-count

Confidence in overcoming barriers to physical activity

 You have social activities

 You have chores or errands to do