Online programs which advocate the consumption of fruits and vegetables can motivate people to eat healthy, a new study has revealed.
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After a 12-month long study, researchers at Henry Ford Hospital insist providing information and tips about fruits and vegetables may be the key to getting more people to eat healthier.
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The participants were divided in to three groups.
A control online program that provided general information for the participants about improving their fruit and vegetable intake.
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These sessions included four to five pages of core content, illustrations and optional links to more detailed information and special features designed to supplement session content, with special features illustrated serving sizes and nutritional similarities of fresh versus frozen versus canned foods.
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At the end of the study, researchers noted improvement across all study groups, but the most significant changes were observed in the group that had motivational interviewing and counseling.
Study co-author, Gwen Alexander, PhD, assistant research scientist, said: "We found that giving participants gentle reminders that refocused them on their goals greatly improved progress. They were being held accountable for their progress, which became a key motivator."
Also, Study senior author Christine Cole Johnson, Ph.D., M.P.H., chair of Henry Ford's Department of Biostatistics and Research Epidemiologym, added:
"People already know the health benefits of fruits and vegetables, but they often don't know how to incorporate them into their diet.
"That's why our study worked. Using online programs, we were able to offer study participants practical and easy tips to increase their daily fruit and vegetable intake."
The study has been published in this month's issue of the American Journal of Public Health.
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