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Student Perspectives on a Smoothie-Based Educational Program Designed Using Social Cognitive Theory and Choice
Amelia Sullivan1, Bryn Kubinsky1, Emma Watras1
1School of Food and Agriculture, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469, USA.
Summary
The HEALTHY nutrition program successfully engaged rural adolescents with smoothies, enhancing their nutrition knowledge and self-efficacy. Student feedback confirmed the program
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Education
- Adolescent Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- The Helping Early Adolescents Live Their Healthiest Youth (HEALTHY) program uses Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and Choice Architecture.
- It is a four-session, smoothie-based nutrition education intervention for rural adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate rural adolescents' experiences with the HEALTHY program.
- To assess program likeability, perceived learning, and engagement mechanisms.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods evaluation in two rural middle schools.
- Surveys assessed process indicators, likability, and consumption willingness.
- Focus groups analyzed engagement through SCT constructs.
Main Results:
- High smoothie likeability (few dislikes) and willingness to consume.
- Students reported nutrition knowledge, acceptability, and improvement suggestions.
- Focus groups revealed SCT constructs and Choice Architecture influences.
Conclusions:
- The HEALTHY program was well-received by rural adolescents.
- Key theoretical mechanisms (SCT, Choice Architecture) were reflected in engagement.
- Student feedback provides direction for future program refinement.
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