Athlete perceived enablers-quotations

Construct

“I really like eating fruits & vegetables because they taste good”; “Delicious”; “I like them”; Taste good”; “I love fruits & vegetables”; “fruit & vegetables are delicious”.

Preference

“Help maintain a healthier diet”; “Make me feel energized & good about myself”; “Help maintain a healthier diet”; “I feel bad if I don’t get the usual amount I eat normally”; “I feel better after eating them rather than eating unhealthy foods”; “intrinsic-they make me perform better, faster stronger”; I like how they make me feel & give me energy. I also know they are good for me & will help my future”; “I know they are healthy so I feel good when I eat them”; “to stay healthy so I can live a long healthy life”.

Health/Diet

“How easy is it to make them or fit them into meals”; “Taking fruit on the go from dining Hall”; “I love fruits & vegetables so as long as I can get them I will”; “The main reason would be whether or not I can get a hold of the fruits or vegetables”.

Availability/Accessibility

Athlete Perceived Barriers-Quotations

Construct

“Eating healthier is usually more expensive”; “If it’s really expensive I’ll eat less”; “more expensive than any unhealthy foods”.

Expense