Using focus groups to develop a nutrition education video for high school students

Author(s): Rienzo, B. A., Frazee, C.

Journal/Book: J Sch Health. 1997; 67: 376-9.

Abstract: Focus group interviews were used to develop a nutrition education video and a teacher's guide for use in Florida high schools. Authors conducted a pilot and four focus group interviews with ninth grade students in five geographically distinct regions of Florida. Most students agreed that a video with scenarios or success stories would work well. Teens expressed interest in 10 topics: eating disorders; consequences of unhealthy eating; preparing quick, healthy meals; what constitutes a balanced diet; nutrition and fitness; weight control; food and the environment; the food guide pyramid; nutrition facts and fallacies; and food labels. Students suggested no more than three or four topics should be covered in the video, and the video cast should consist mainly of teen-agers with different body sizes, who were average, attractive, and from different ethnic backgrounds. Music was recommended only for transitions between scenes, as background, or during the credits.

Keyword(s): Adolescence. Adolescent Nutrition/education. Feeding Behavior/physiology. Female. Florida. Focus Groups. Guidelines. Health Education/methods. Human. Male. Pilot Projects. Program Development. Program Evaluation. Video Recording

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