Adherence
Increased social support for healthy eating from family mediates the association between intervention attendance and increased fruit and vegetable intake, accounting for 62% of the effect.
If you are trying to eat more fruits and vegetables, involve your family or community in your journey. The study shows that encouragement from family members is a powerful driver of success, mediating over 60% of the improvement in healthy eating. Seek out groups or family members who can support your dietary goals rather than trying to do it entirely alone.
Increased SSEH from family mediated 62% of the association between intervention attendance and fruit and vegetable servings per day.
Why this rating
Group-randomized trial with statistical mediation analysis, though limited by missing data and specific population constraints.
Source
The mediating role of social support in behavioral changes and weight loss outcomes among overweight Appalachian adults
Xiaochen Zhang et al. · Journal of Behavioral Medicine · 2025
DOI 10.1007/s10865-025-00555-0
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