HIT cue generation
fits, T2DM-related, HIT
Participants randomized to the HIT condition generated seven cues based on T2DM-related health-information vignettes; specifically: aerobic physical activity, ultra-processed foods, self-monitoring, glycemic index, energy density, variety (of food), and strengthening exercises. Participants first read the vignette, then described (using a single sentence) one specific piece of information learned while reading. Afterward, participants rated their description on four dimensions: how much they liked learning the information, how important it was to learn the information, how exciting it was to learn the information, and how useful it was to learn the information. This process was repeated for the remaining vignettes. To complete the HIT cues, participants reread the vignettes and provided additional details to their original descriptions. Participants were prompted to include details regarding how the information fits into their existing knowledge, what the information made them think about, who or what the information might be useful for, and how the information made them feel. For example, a complete HIT cue generated after reading the vignette about strengthening exercises may read,I learned that strength training can help improve blood sugar level and decrease fat mass, along with several other benefits. I already knew many of the benefits of strength training, but this reinforced several concepts. The information made me think about my own strength training schedule. The information is useful for anyone who may not know how or why to start strength training. The information reinforced my love for strength training exercisesExamples of HIT cues generated from other health-information vignettes can be found in the supplementary materials.