Table 1

Bitter Melon Stages of Change Algorithm*

Question

Answer

Stage

Do you currently consume bitter melon at least once every 2 months?

Yes

Action or Maintenance

No

Pre-action

Which of the following best describes how long you have consumed bitter melon at least once every 2 months?

<6 months

Action

≥ 6 months

Maintenance

I am not thinking of consuming bitter melon in the future.

Yes

Precontemplation

I am thinking of consuming bitter melon in the future.

Yes

Contemplation

I am planning to consume bitter melon in the future.

Yes

Preparation

*Adapted from Chapman-Novakofski [29]

Snee et al. Nutrition Journal 2011 10:78   doi:10.1186/1475-2891-10-78