An 8-Week Study on Social-Cognitive Variables for Physical Activity and Fruit and Vegetable Intake: Are there Stage Transitions?

To facilitate behavior change effectively, at least for FVI, it is essential to consider underlying mechanisms such as several aspects of self-efficacy in performing the desired health behaviors, outcome expectations, and planning how to overcome barriers. Additionally, the adoption of a stage approach may be a useful starting point to develop stage-matched interventions.