Public perceptions of personalised nutrition through the lens of Social Cognitive Theory
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Social Cognitive Theory has been used to explain findings derived from focus group discussions (N = 4) held in the United Kingdom with the aim of informing best practice in personalised nutrition. Positive expectancies included weight loss and negative expectancies surrounded on-line security. Monitoring and feedback were crucial to goal setting and progress. Coaching by the service provider, family and friends was deemed important for self-efficacy. Paying for personalised nutrition symbolised commitment to behaviour change. The social context of eating, however, was perceived a problem and should be considered when designing personalised diets. Social Cognitive Theory could provide an effective framework through which to deliver personalised nutrition.Version
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Rankin A, Kuznesof S, Frewer LJ, Orr K, Davison J, de Almeida MDV and Stewart-Knox B (2017) Public perceptions of personalised nutrition through the lens of Social Cognitive Theory. Journal of Health Psychology. 22(10): 1233-1242.Link to Version of Record
https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105315624750Type
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https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105315624750