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Research Article
Predicting physical activity and fruit and vegetable intake in adolescents: A test of the information, motivation, behavioral skills model†‡
Article first published online: 19 JAN 2012
DOI: 10.1002/nur.21462
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Research in Nursing & Health
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Kelly, S., Melnyk, B. M. and Belyea, M. (2012), Predicting physical activity and fruit and vegetable intake in adolescents: A test of the information, motivation, behavioral skills model. Research in Nursing & Health. doi: 10.1002/nur.21462
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Results reported at 2010 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research, Washington, DC.
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The authors thank Linda Coyle for her leadership and support in this project.
Publication History
- Article first published online: 19 JAN 2012
- Manuscript Accepted: 15 DEC 2011
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Keywords:
- psychological theory;
- health behavior;
- life style
Abstract
Most adolescents do not meet national recommendations regarding physical activity and/or the intake of fruits and vegetables. The purpose of this study was to explore whether variables in the information, motivation, behavioral skills (IMB) model of health promotion predicted physical activity and fruit and vegetable intake in 404 adolescents from 2 high schools in the Southwest United States using structural equation modeling (SEM). The SEM models included theoretical constructs, contextual variables, and moderators. The theoretical relationships in the IMB model were confirmed and were moderated by gender and race. Interventions that incorporate cognitive-behavioral skills building may be a key factor for promoting physical activity as well as fruit and vegetable intake in adolescents. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs Health