NUTR 3070 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Transtheoretical Model, Consciousness Raising, Decisional Balance Sheet
17 Apr 2016
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Article: the web of risk factors for excessive gestational weight gain in low income. Assumptions of ttm: 1- no single theory can account for behaviour change, behaviour is complex, 2- behaviour change unfolds over time through stages, 3- stages are stable & open to change. Background: stages of change, transtheoretical -cross theories, origins with smoking, addictive behaviours. Not just cutting back on smoking but actually stopped and in action phase. What counts is desired outcome: maintenance, changed behaviour for more than 6 months, still a possibility of relapse, termination, no temptation to relapse & 100% confident. Stimulus control- putting check list or picture on fridge, have fruit in bowls, sticky notes. Reinforcement management- get nails done, buy a dress etc. Counterconditioning- make healthier chocolate recipes, have accessible and visible food. Dramatic relief- show obesity heart, what body will look like, health risk calculator. Self-liberation- sign up for weekly fitness class, making commitment, post goals or share with others.
