Nutrition Data from Sharma Applied Multivariate Techniques text (1996)
Housewifes 5-point scale: 1=Strongly Disagree & 5=Strongly Agree
number of ZERO responses out of 46 total
1-depend on canned food
2-dress for fashion, not for comfort
3-save by shopping around
4-drink milk - remove nutrition worry
5-keep my house very neat
6-use diet foods at least 1 meal a day
7-people come to me for food information
8-buy new food to see what it's like
9-foods have nutrients - no nutrition worry
10-arrange home for family's convenience
11-seek advice regarding food buying
12-I influence what foods my friends buy
13-don't like children's toys lying about
14-watch advertisements for sales
15-go to a sporting event rather than a dance
16-like to try new and different foods
17-talk with friends about products & food brands
18-family is the most important thing in my life
19-shop for "specials"
20-prefer a quiet evening at home over a party
21-dressing smartly is an important part of my life
22-like parties with lots of music and talk
23-I teach my children good habits
24-concerned about nutritious foods for my family
25-buy more low calorie foods than avg. housewife
26-have one or more outfits of the very latest style
27-nutrition is important
28-I go to parties very often
29-try new recipes before friends or neighbors do
30-uncomfortable when house is not clean
31-I am a good cook
32-drink several low calorie soft drinks in warm weather
33-I love to cook
34-nutrition is not so important if we eat a lot
35-I am a homebody
36-if someone is ill in bed I see to his/her comfort
37-I love to bake and frequently do
38-friends come to me for advice about food
39-I check the grocery prices even for small items
40-neighbors give me good advice on what foods to buy
41-foods we eat will affect our future health
42-I am interested in spices and seasonings
43-I often try the latest hairdo styles when they change
44-things just don't taste right if they come out of a can
45-follow a definite routine - meals at regular times