Table 1: Variable Means for Pre-tests & Post-tests.
Rating Scale Pre-test Pre-test Post-test Post-test
1=almost never
2=seldom
3=about half the time
4=often
5=almost always
Mean Nutrition training n=22 Mean No nutrition training n=22 Mean Nutrition training n=22 Mean No nutrition training n=22
1) Do you eat healthy? 3.0000 3.2600 4.0000 4.1364
2) Do you eat out at a restaurant or order take-out? 3.1250 3.2581 3.5926 3.9091
3) Do you read the Nutrition Facts Label on food products? 2.8750 3.0645 3.7407 4.0909
4) Do you eat oversized portions? 3.3125 2.7333 3.4815 3.8636
5) Do you make half your plate fruits and vegetables? 2.4063 2.6452 3.3704 3.5909
6) Do you choose whole-grain food products when available? 3.4375 3.3871 3.3704 4.0952
7) Do you eat sugary and high fat desserts? 3.1875 2.7097 3.7037 4.0455
8) Do you choose fat-free or low fat milk and dairy products? 2.8438 3.1290 3.2222 3.8571
9) Do you choose lean protein such as lean beef, pork, chicken, turkey, beans, or tofu? 3.8438 4.0000 4.0000 4.3182
10) Do you drink water instead of sugary drinks? 3.7500 4.0000 4.4444 4.5909
11) Do you stay physically active for at least2.5 hours a week? 3.5625 3.5484 4.1852 4.4545
12) Do you feel that you are active enough to maintain good health? 3.1875 3.4516 4.2593 4.5455
13) How well did you track your nutrition and exercise using the iPad application? 3.3333 3.7273