Variables 

Baseline (n = 11) 

Post-intervention (n = 9) 

n (%) 

How many servings of fruit and vegetables are recommended per day? 

1-4 

8 (72.7) 

4 (44.4) 

5 or more 

3 (27.3) 

5 (55.6) 

How many drinks are recommended for women per day? 

1 

5 (45.5) 

7 (77.8) 

2 or more

6 (54.5) 

2 (22.2) 

Using a variety of spices, like garlic, onion, and pepper for seasoning, is good as these are low in salt. 

False 

2 (18.2) 

9 (100.0) 

True 

9 (81.8) 

The best meat is high in fat. 

False 

8 (72.7) 

9 (100.0) 

True 

3 (27.3) 

Fish and other seafood is a better choice for meat or protein. 

False 

2 (18.2) 

True 

9 (81.8) 

9 (100.0) 

Water is not needed in the adult diet. 

False 

8 (72.7) 

8 (72.7) 

True 

3 (27.3) 

1 (9.1) 

Red and orange vegetables are better than green leafy vegetables. 

False 

9 (81.8) 

4 (44.4) 

True 

2 (18.2) 

5 (55.6) 

Beans are a good example of a food high in fibre. 

False 

3 (27.3) 

3 (33.3) 

True 

8 (72.7) 

6 (66.7) 

How many drinks are recommended for men per day? 

2 

8 (72.7) 

8 (88.9) 

3 or more 

3 (27.3) 

1 (11.1) 

What cultural or religious beliefs affect the types of food your family eats? 

None / NA 

10 (90.9) 

4 (44.4) 

Christianity 

1 (9.1) 

3 (33.3) 

Fear 

1 (11.1) 

Our food is good 

1 (11.1)