Oral

Why people choose or do not choose to each fruits and vegetables and what influences those choices are critical to consider as more evidence of the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption becomes apparent. This is specifically true for populations experiencing more challenging conditions or other social barriers. Session presenters reveal findings from current research that show unexpected relationships with food security and other more expected evidence with the perception of the food environment and barriers that mediate self-efficacy. New behavioral constructs are explored and session participants will gain insight into the FAB (Food Attitudes and Behaviors) survey conducted by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Session Objectives: 1)Name several determinants of fruit and vegetable intake and the types of relationships associated with particular behavioral constructs or for specific populations 2)Describe the Food and Behavior survey administered by the National Cancer Institute and topics included in the survey 3)Explain types of determinants of fruit and vegetable intake that could be considered for inclusion in programs or other initiatives

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)