Table 1 A summary of selective study construct measures.

Dietary Health Preventive Behaviour

Positive actions

1. I try to consume a lot of fruit and vegetables

2. I choose products rich in fiber

.54

3. I often choose products with low animal fat content

.59

Negative actions

(.716)

4. I try to eat as little salt as possible

.59

5. I try to avoid stimulants (coffee, cola)

.74

6. I try to have a balanced diet

.54

7. I try to avoid confectionery products.

8. I do not eat some foods because they make me fat.

Alcohol moderation

9. I try to consume alcohol with moderation

Health motivation

Passive behaviour (Hmpassive)

(.712)

10. I do not change my behaviour until I do have a health problem.

.46

11. I would rather enjoy life than avoiding exposing myself to all health hazards.

.96

12. I don't worry about health hazards until there appear diseases that become a problem.

.59

13. I am not going to worry about all the problems as there are so many problems that can hurt you these days.

.62

Proactive behaviour (Hmactive)

(.783)

14. I am concerned about health hazards

.67

15. I try to prevent health problems

.74