Table 1.

Sample of Prompting Questions Used in Focus Groups

Perceptions and Understanding of Overweight and Obesity What do the words overweight and obesity mean to you? What causes a person to be overweight and obese? What has been your personal experience with overweight or obesity?

Child Feeding Practices How do you decide how much food to feed your child? How can you tell if a child is still hungry or full? Do you think that what you feed your child today can influence your child’s eating habits later in life?

Eating Environment and Meal Structure Who does the cooking? Who decides what to eat? Do you plan your meals in advance? Who does the food shopping?

Socio-Cultural Influences on Child Feeding Practices Do you think your cultural background affects how you feed your child? How? What are the constraints or limitations you have in providing your child with a healthy diet? Have you ever been in a situation when you didn’t have enough money to buy food for your family?