Creation and Validation of the Brief Healthy Eating Habits Scale (BHEHS-6B, Version 1.0), Based on Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate, in a Sample of Young, Middle-Aged, and Older Peruvian Adults
Background. Healthy eating habits are essential for preventing chronic diseases and improving quality of life. However, there is a lack of brief and culturally adapted instruments for accurate assessment. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop and validate the Brief Healthy Eating Habits Sc...
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| author | Javier Aliaga, David Joel Quispe, Gluder Anicama, José Mendigure Fernandez, Julio Miranda Limachi, Keila Ester Calizaya Milla, Yaquelin Eveling Gálvez-Díaz, Norma Del Carmen Barreto-Espinoza, Luz Antonia Saintila, Jacksaint |
| author_browse | Anicama, José Barreto-Espinoza, Luz Antonia Calizaya Milla, Yaquelin Eveling Gálvez-Díaz, Norma Del Carmen Javier Aliaga, David Joel Mendigure Fernandez, Julio Miranda Limachi, Keila Ester Quispe, Gluder Saintila, Jacksaint |
| author_facet | Javier Aliaga, David Joel Quispe, Gluder Anicama, José Mendigure Fernandez, Julio Miranda Limachi, Keila Ester Calizaya Milla, Yaquelin Eveling Gálvez-Díaz, Norma Del Carmen Barreto-Espinoza, Luz Antonia Saintila, Jacksaint |
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| description | Background. Healthy eating habits are essential for preventing chronic diseases and improving quality of life. However, there is a lack of brief and culturally adapted instruments for accurate assessment. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop and validate the Brief Healthy Eating Habits Scale (BHEHS-6B, Version 1.0), based on Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate, in a sample of young, middle-aged, and older Peruvian adults. Methods. The study followed a psychometric design. A non-probabilistic sample of 223 participants (both sexes; mean age = 41.6, SD = 15.8) was drawn from Metropolitan Lima, Peru. The BHEHS-6B (Version 1.0) was administered. Results. The bifactor model confirmed the unidimensional structural validity of the BHEHS-6B, showing acceptable global fit indices (CFI = 0.987, TLI = 0.937, SRMR = 0.025, RMSEA = 0.081) and an adequate hierarchical omega for the general factor (G = 0.638), supporting the use of a single total score. Finally, internal consistency was adequate for the total scale (α = 0.769, ω = 0.780). Conclusions. The BHEHS-6B is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing healthy eating habits, demonstrating evidence of strong content validity, internal consistency, and an adequate factor structure. Moreover, as a brief instrument, it is particularly useful for studies aiming to evaluate multiple variables and for the implementation of public health policies focused on improving community health. |
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| spelling | oai:cris.upeu.edu.pe:20.500.15037/2652026-11-02T12:57:04ZCreation and Validation of the Brief Healthy Eating Habits Scale (BHEHS-6B, Version 1.0), Based on Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate, in a Sample of Young, Middle-Aged, and Older Peruvian AdultsJavier Aliaga, David JoelQuispe, GluderAnicama, JoséMendigure Fernandez, JulioMiranda Limachi, Keila EsterCalizaya Milla, Yaquelin EvelingGálvez-Díaz, Norma Del CarmenBarreto-Espinoza, Luz AntoniaSaintila, JacksaintFactor analysisPeruMiddle-agedYoungOlder AdultsPsychometricHealthy Eating HabitsBackground. Healthy eating habits are essential for preventing chronic diseases and improving quality of life. However, there is a lack of brief and culturally adapted instruments for accurate assessment. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop and validate the Brief Healthy Eating Habits Scale (BHEHS-6B, Version 1.0), based on Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate, in a sample of young, middle-aged, and older Peruvian adults. Methods. The study followed a psychometric design. A non-probabilistic sample of 223 participants (both sexes; mean age = 41.6, SD = 15.8) was drawn from Metropolitan Lima, Peru. The BHEHS-6B (Version 1.0) was administered. Results. The bifactor model confirmed the unidimensional structural validity of the BHEHS-6B, showing acceptable global fit indices (CFI = 0.987, TLI = 0.937, SRMR = 0.025, RMSEA = 0.081) and an adequate hierarchical omega for the general factor (G = 0.638), supporting the use of a single total score. Finally, internal consistency was adequate for the total scale (α = 0.769, ω = 0.780). Conclusions. The BHEHS-6B is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing healthy eating habits, demonstrating evidence of strong content validity, internal consistency, and an adequate factor structure. Moreover, as a brief instrument, it is particularly useful for studies aiming to evaluate multiple variables and for the implementation of public health policies focused on improving community health.Articlehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40507064https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/11/1795/pdf?version=1748238960https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17111795PMC1215811310.3390/nu17111795https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.15037/26540507064W4410758086enNutrients2072-66432025-05-262026-06-13T08:09:10Z2026-06-13T08:09:10Z |
| spellingShingle | Factor analysis Peru Middle-aged Young Older Adults Psychometric Healthy Eating Habits Javier Aliaga, David Joel Quispe, Gluder Anicama, José Mendigure Fernandez, Julio Miranda Limachi, Keila Ester Calizaya Milla, Yaquelin Eveling Gálvez-Díaz, Norma Del Carmen Barreto-Espinoza, Luz Antonia Saintila, Jacksaint Creation and Validation of the Brief Healthy Eating Habits Scale (BHEHS-6B, Version 1.0), Based on Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate, in a Sample of Young, Middle-Aged, and Older Peruvian Adults |
| title | Creation and Validation of the Brief Healthy Eating Habits Scale (BHEHS-6B, Version 1.0), Based on Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate, in a Sample of Young, Middle-Aged, and Older Peruvian Adults |
| title_full | Creation and Validation of the Brief Healthy Eating Habits Scale (BHEHS-6B, Version 1.0), Based on Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate, in a Sample of Young, Middle-Aged, and Older Peruvian Adults |
| title_fullStr | Creation and Validation of the Brief Healthy Eating Habits Scale (BHEHS-6B, Version 1.0), Based on Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate, in a Sample of Young, Middle-Aged, and Older Peruvian Adults |
| title_full_unstemmed | Creation and Validation of the Brief Healthy Eating Habits Scale (BHEHS-6B, Version 1.0), Based on Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate, in a Sample of Young, Middle-Aged, and Older Peruvian Adults |
| title_short | Creation and Validation of the Brief Healthy Eating Habits Scale (BHEHS-6B, Version 1.0), Based on Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate, in a Sample of Young, Middle-Aged, and Older Peruvian Adults |
| title_sort | creation and validation of the brief healthy eating habits scale bhehs 6b version 1 0 based on harvard s healthy eating plate in a sample of young middle aged and older peruvian adults |
| topic | Factor analysis Peru Middle-aged Young Older Adults Psychometric Healthy Eating Habits |
| topic_facet | Factor analysis Peru Middle-aged Young Older Adults Psychometric Healthy Eating Habits |
| url | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40507064 https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/11/1795/pdf?version=1748238960 https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17111795 https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.15037/265 |
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