| Abstract: | 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 suggesied 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 ihe crediis. |
