Formative assessment in the development of an obesity prevention component for the expanded food and nutrition education program in Texas.
This study conducted formative research (surveys, focus groups) to assess the nutrition education needs of clients in the Texas Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program prior to curriculum revision. Participants were current Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program participants in 3 Texas cities (Austin, Houston, San Antonio). Data were used to tailor the curriculum to the target population. This research provides evidence that members of the target audience can provide valuable insights into a particular topic. Formative work prior to intervention development should be conducted to identify key issues regarding a particular topic and to evaluate potential educational approaches.
USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. dit@bcm.tmc.edu
Debbe
D
Thompson
Karen Weber
KW
Cullen
Debra B
DB
Reed
Karen
K
Konzelmann
Aggie Lara
AL
Smalling
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D055927:Cookbooks as Topic; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D005191:Family Characteristics / Q000208:ethnology; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D005518:Food Preferences / Q000523:psychology*; D005523:Food Supply / Q000191:economics; D005638:Fruit; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education*; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016730:Program Development; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013781:Texas; D014675:Vegetables