Nutrition Data from Sharma Applied Multivariate Techniques text (1996)
Housewifes 5-point scale: 1=Strongly Disagree & 5=Strongly Agree
depend on canned food
dress for fashion, not for comfort
save by shopping around
drink milk - remove nutrition worry
keep my house very neat
use diet foods at least 1 meal a day
people come to me for food information
buy new food to see what it's like
foods have nutrients - no nutrition worry
arrange home for family's convenience
seek advice regarding food buying
I influence what foods my friends buy
don't like children's toys lying about
watch advertisements for sales
go to a sporting event rather than a dance
like to try new and different foods
talk with friends about products & food brands
family is the most important thing in my life
shop for "specials"
prefer a quiet evening at home over a party
dressing smartly is an important part of my life
like parties with lots of music and talk
I teach my children good habits
concerned about nutritious foods for my family
buy more low calorie foods than avg. housewife
have one or more outfits of the very latest style
nutrition is important
I go to parties very often
try new recipes before friends or neighbors do
uncomfortable when house is not clean
I am a good cook
drink several low calorie soft drinks in warm weather
I love to cook
nutrition is not so important if we eat a lot
I am a homebody
if someone is ill in bed I see to his/her comfort
I love to bake and frequently do
friends come to me for advice about food
I check the grocery prices even for small items
neighbors give me good advice on what foods to buy
foods we eat will affect our future health
I am interested in spices and seasonings
I often try the latest hairdo styles when they change
things just don't taste right if they come out of a can
follow a definite routine - meals at regular times