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Using focus group interviews to understand school meal choices

D C James¹, B A Rienzo, C Frazee

¹Dept. of Health Science Education, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611-2034, USA.

The Journal of School Health

|April 1, 1996

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Adolescents dislike school meals due to taste, appearance, and cost. They prefer commercial vendors and suggest improvements like better food quality and variety.

Area of Science:

Nutrition Science
Adolescent Health
Food Service Management

Background:

School nutrition programs are vital for student health.
Understanding student perceptions is key to program effectiveness.
Adolescent dietary habits significantly impact long-term health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine adolescent participation in school nutrition programs.
To gather student opinions on school meals.
To identify student suggestions for meal improvement.

Main Methods:

Focus group interviews were conducted with ninth-grade students.
Five geographically distinct regions of Florida participated.
Pilot testing informed the main focus group discussions.

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Main Results:

Male and rural students showed higher participation rates.
Students expressed significant dislike for school meals, citing taste, appearance, portion size, and cost.
Overwhelming preference for commercial food vendors serving lunch at school was noted.

Conclusions:

Student dissatisfaction with school meals is high.
Significant improvements are needed in school meal programs.
Incorporating student feedback on taste, variety, and cost is crucial for enhancing participation and satisfaction.