Application of the Health Belief Model for Unhealthy Eating Prevention among Primary School Children in Arak / Iran (2004-2005)

Abstract

Introduction: Unhealthy nutrition increases the risk of diseases incidence. Some researchers suggest that the interventional programs related to the prevention of chronic diseases including preventive nutritious recommendation should be started in childhood period especially in schools. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an educational health intervention based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) in order to reduce junk foods consumption among the primary school children of Araak / Iran (2003-2004).