Lecture 18: Nutrition and Behaviour Change

Question 1

Theory

Answer 1

• a set of interrelated concepts, definitions, and propositions that explains or predicts events or situations by specifying relations among variable
• it helps explain behaviour
• suggests ways to change behaviour

Question 2

Trans-theoretical model

Answer 2

successful behaviour change needs to be tailored to the person’s motivation/readiness level

• Stages of Change (5)
  
  • Precontemplation
  • Contemplation
  • Preparation
  • Action
  • Maintenance
    
    • pre/cont/prep are pre-action stages
    • action/main are post-action stages

Question 3

Stages of change

Answer 3

Pre-contemplation: blissful ignorance, no plans in the next 6 months
Contemplation: fence sitting, thinking about plans within the next 6 months
Preparation: getting ready; plans in the next month
Action: going for it, been doing it within the past 6 months
Maintenance: steady as she goes; doing it for more than the past 6 months