Table 6: Post-intervention evaluation (N = 9).

Variables 

Frequency 

Percent 

How satisfied were you with the intervention 

 

Most satisfied (5) 

22.2 

Satisfied (4) 

66.7 

Least satisfied (1) 

11.1 

Study participation goals 

 

 

Better educated on dieting and its impact on my health 

25.0 

Reducing my weight 

50.0 

Nothing 

25.0 

Most informative aspects of culturally specific diets 

 

A lot 

33.3 

How to better eyeball the quantity of what I eat 

16.7 

How to cook and be healthy; bake instead of frying, palm oil too much is not healthy 

16.7 

Mediterranean 

16.7 

Reedy and Local Amala 

16.7 

Post intervention attitude change towards culturally specific diets 

Increased 

77.8 

No Change 

22.2 

Post intervention dietary habits changes 

 

Yes 

77.8 

No 

22.2 

Changes made 

 

 

Baking instead of frying 

16.7 

Cooking more from home 

16.7 

Adding fruits / veggies into diet and attempt at portion control 

16.7 

Portion size, eat more vegetables and exercise 

16.7 

Taking my local food in right portions 

16.7 

Use less salt and oil. Cook vegetables in lesser time to prevent loss of nutrient 

16.7 

Most helpful aspects of intervention 

 

All 

14.3 

Most 

14.3 

Cultural healthy diet 

14.3 

Portioning my local food 

14.3 

Understanding me and work with me 

28.6 

Not applicable 

14.3