Perceived barriers to healthy eating and self-efficacy among Indian adults at high risk of type 2 diabetes: a secondary analysis of the K-DPP study (opens in new tab)

IntroductionLow fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption is a major contributor to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, yet intake in India remains far below recommended levels. Although structural barriers to healthy eating are widely documented, little is known about how perceived barriers and dietary self-efficacy influence FV intake in high-risk populations, especially in a country like India.MethodsThis study analyzed longitudinal data from 1,007 Indian adults participating in the...