Table 3 Mean scores, factor loadings and item total correlation for the healthy eating motivation items
Items | \( \overline{\mathrm{X}} \) | SD | Factor loadings | Item-total correlation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
It is important that the food I eat… |  |  |  |  |
 Keeps me healthy | 6.0 | 1.1 | 0.77 | 0.71 |
 Is nutritious | 6.1 | 1.0 | 0.73 | 0.61 |
 Contains vitamins & minerals | 5.6 | 1.3 | 0.73 | 0.54 |
 Helps me control my weight | 5.2 | 1.5 | 0.71 | 0.48 |
I always follow a healthy and balanced diet | 4.4 | 1.5 | 0.64 | 0.50 |
R I eat what I like and I do not worry about healthiness of food | 5.0 | 1.6 | 0.61 | 0.52 |
R The healthiness of food has little impact on my food choices | 5.1 | 1.5 | 0.53 | 0.53 |