title: Measuring nutrition attitude among university students.
abstract: A nutrition attitude scale for use with university nutrition students was modeled on the Carruth and Anderson attitude scale. Content validity for the Attitude Toward Nutrition Scale (ATNS) was achieved by a review panel of experts. The ATNS and the Rokeach Dogmatism Scale were administered simultaneously for criterion-related validity indicating a reasonable construct relationship. Reliability was demonstrated by a coefficient alpha of 0.84 and a split-half reliabiltiy estimate of 0.86. The new scale excludes statements regarding nutrition knowledge and avoids sexist language.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires