Report Title
Exploring Associations Between Personality Type & Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
Collective Title
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Research Reports 2025
Abstract
Fruit and vegetable intake is vital for preserving health and avoiding chronic illnesses, yet only approximately 1 in 10 adults in the U. S. adhere to daily consumption guidelines, based on CDC data. While earlier research has examined external factors such as socioeconomic status, cultural influences, and religion as significant determinants of dietary habits, new studies highlight a crucial internal element: personality. Our research delves into this emerging area by examining the connection between personality types, derived from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption. In contrast to the extensively studied Big Five personality framework, the MBTI provides a more nuanced perspective on personality through eight unique traits that combine to form 16 personality types. By investigating how these traits are associated with dietary habits, particularly FV intake, we seek to gain deeper insight into the psychological foundations of healthy eating practices. These results may yield practical implications for crafting more individualized and psychologically informed nutrition strategies, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of public health campaigns designed to boost fruit and vegetable intake.
LLU Discipline
Nutrition and Dietetics
Department
Nutrition and Dietetics
School
School of Allied Health Professions
First Advisor
Liang Ji, DrPH, MPH
Second Advisor
Julie Jones, MD, PhD
Third Advisor
JeJe Noval, PhD, RDN
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Year Degree Awarded
2025
Date (Title Page)
2025
Language
English
Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings
Food habits -- Psychological aspects; Myers-Briggs Type Indicator; Nutrition -- Research; Fruit -- Consumption; Vegetables -- Consumption
Type
Research Report
Page Count
1
Digital Format
Digital Publisher
Loma Linda University Libraries
Copyright
Author
Usage Rights
This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.
Recommended Citation
Woldt, Allison; Mora, Tanya; Ji, Liang; Jones, Julie; and Noval, JeJe, "Exploring Associations Between Personality Type & Fruit and Vegetable Consumption" (2025). Loma Linda University Research Reports. 40.
https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/rr/40
Collection
Loma Linda University Research Reports
Collection Website
scholarsrepository.llu.edu/rr/
Repository
Loma Linda University. University Libraries.