Factor 1 † | Factor 2 † | Factor 3 † | |
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Behavior variables | |||
Factor loading* | |||
Eat vegetable | 0.76 | −0.07 | 0.09 |
Eat fruits | 0.74 | −0.01 | 0.30 |
Eat whole grains | 0.53 | 0.11 | 0.35 |
Eat lean protein | 0.35 | 0.05 | 0.65 |
Eat/drink dairy | 0.63 | 0.32 | −0.08 |
Drink sweetened beverages (soda, punches, etc.) | 0.22 | 0.74 | −0.28 |
Eat French fries or chips | 0.03 | 0.72 | 0.16 |
Eat donuts, cookies, brownies, cakes, candies | −0.07 | 0.65 | 0.47 |
Eat breakfast | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.67 |
Variance explained | |||
Total | 1.99 | 1.60 | 1.41 |
% of variance | 22.07 | 17.78 | 15.76 |
Self-efficacy variables | |||
Factor loading* | |||
Identify a healthy meal | 0.68 | −0.04 | 0.21 |
Choose a healthy meal at home | 0.79 | 0.15 | 0.01 |
Choose a healthy meal at school | 0.38 | 0.20 | 0.62 |
Choose a healthy meal when your friends do not | 0.79 | 0.05 | −0.06 |
Choose a meal with all five food groups | 0.20 | 0.69 | 0.25 |
Plan a meal with at least three different food groups | −0.01 | 0.82 | −0.23 |
Choose a healthy snack | 0.57 | 0.36 | 0.08 |
Eat breakfast every morning | −0.10 | −0.12 | 0.84 |
Variance explained | |||
Total | 2.20 | 1.35 | 1.25 |
% of variance | 27.53 | 16.86 | 15.60 |