Formative assessment in the development of an obesity prevention component for the expanded food and nutrition education program in Texas

Fam Community Health. 2011 Jan-Mar;34(1):61-71. doi: 10.1097/FCH.0b013e3181fdeb3f.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Cookbooks as Topic
  • Data Collection / methods*
  • Data Collection / standards
  • Family Characteristics / ethnology
  • Female
  • Focus Groups
  • Food Preferences / psychology*
  • Food Supply / economics
  • Fruit
  • Health Promotion / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nutritional Sciences / education*
  • Obesity / prevention & control*
  • Program Development*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires*
  • Texas
  • Vegetables