The transtheoretical model applied for fruit and vegetable consumption among adolescents

The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between two constructs of the Transtheoretical Model - stages and processes of change - related to the consumption of fruits and vegetables by adolescents. METHODS: In a cross-sectional study, 61 adolescents were surveyed. The self-liberation process was significantly distinguished (p<0.05) in all stages of change in the consumption of fruits and vegetables. RESULTS: The social support process presented significant differences (p<0.05) between the precontemplation/ contemplation and preparation stages of change only in fruit consumption. CONCLUSION: With respect to the use of the self-reassessment process, significant differences were found (p