Table 3.

Codebook for adolescent focus groups and parent interviews after the Bringing Adolescent Learners with Autism Nutrition and Culinary Education (BALANCE) virtual nutrition education program

Codes	Sub-codes
Acceptability	• Virtual format • Group setting • Autonomy/independence • Sensory components • Interaction • Reinforcement (SCT) • Parent component
Perceived benefits	• Diet changes • Knowledge/awareness (SCT) • Behavioral strategies (SCT) • Self-efficacy (SCT) • Outcome expectations (SCT) • Outcome expectancies (SCT) • Healthy weight • Other lifestyle changes
Unintended consequences	• Anxiety/discomfort
Context	• Diet history • Food environment • Family support • Changes due to COVID-19

SCT aligns with construct from Social Cognitive Theory