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Table 1 Central ideas and corresponding proportion (%) of total key expressions generated in response to the first survey question on what “healthy eating” means

From: Does knowledge of evolutionary biology change high school students’ attitudes about healthy eating?

1. A balanced and/or varied diet

37.8%

2. Calorie and/or portion control

23.5%

 Subtotal (broad concepts)

61.3%

3. Avoiding certain foods

18.4%

4. Including certain foods

11.2%

 Subtotal (specific “do’s and don’ts”)

29.6%

5. Other

9.1%