Development of Food Choice Questionnaire New Version

Abstract

Examined the perceived motives of food choice with the Food Choice Questionnaire—New Version (FCQ-N) and confirmation of test–retest reliability and internal consistency of FCQ-N. Ss in Exp 1 were 241 male and 273 female adults (mean age 36.5 yrs) and 132 male and 295 female college students (mean age 20.5 yrs) in Japan. Ss were administered FCQ-N in 1996 & 1997. Exploratory factor analysis yielded 4 factors: Nutrition and Health, Weight Control, Convenience, and Sensory Appeal. Relationships between the subscales and dietary habits were analyzed. Ss in Exp 2 were 24 male and 118 female college students (mean age 20.2 yrs) in Japan. Ss were administered FCQ-N, Japanese version of the Health Locus of Control Scales (JHLC), and the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ) in 1997. Ss' heights and weights were asked. Relationships between JHLC, DEBQ and FCQ-N, and relationships between Body Mass Index (BMI) and FCQ-N were analyzed. Convergent validity was examined by testing links between FCQ-N subscales and dietary restraint and internal HLC. The results indicated initial evidence of the reliability and validity of FCQ-N and intensified significance of measuring and addressing the motives in health counseling and nutrition education. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)