Transtheoretical model-based nutritional interventions in adolescents: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Literature has shown a tendency of inadequate dietary intake among youth, consequently, nutritional interventions are required. The transtheoretical model (TTM) classifies individuals based on their readiness to change. This model is widely used for health education interventions with proven efficacy.

Purpose

This review aimed to weigh the strength of evidence about the TTM usage in nutritional interventions for adolescents and its effectiveness regarding dietary intake.

Methods

This study followed the PRISMA guidelines. Eligible studies were input into Mendeley software. The Adolec, Google Scholar, LILACS, PsycINFO, PubMed, Science Direct and Web of Science databases were searched. Only full original articles written in English, Spanish or Portuguese on ra

SUBMITTER: Nakabayashi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7557045 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature