Definition and Measures for Enjoyable

Enjoyable-- refers to the benefit and satisfaction derived from a new diet and lifestyle.

Explanation: Enjoyable doesn’t only imply immediate happiness or joy, but the overall sense of satisfaction one derives from the results of following the new plan and seeing results. Food does need to be enjoyable however, as does the experience of inquiry and eating!

To determine the appropriate efforts to employ we should explore research on:

·         What makes some foods more enjoyable than others?

·         What are the key factors that lead to enjoyment in a nutrition plan?

·         How does enjoyment aid in the long term change of habit?

Measures of ‘Enjoyable’

·         Variety and Tastefulness of new diet items

·         Frequency of menu item in meals        

·         Degrees of enjoyment (e.g. you aren’t going to like everything all of the time, but you should enjoy the new diet at least 75% of the time or perhaps you will stop) Level to which the benefit and satisfaction helps you continue with new nutritional program.