This information
collection is approved through 7-95 under the following condition:
As agreed to by the Agency, the number of focus groups for this
evaluation shall not exceed 25. This information is purely
qualitative and will only provide indicators of food purchase and
consumption patterns to be further examined through quantitative
analysis.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1995
07/31/1995
432
0
0
864
0
0
0
0
0
BARRIERS TO GOOD NUTRITION: DATA
COLLECTION THROUGH FOCUS GROUPS WILL IDENTIFY BELIEFS, ATTITUDES,
AND MOTIVATIONS BEHIND FOOD CHOICES IN ORDER TO DEVELOP NUTRITION
EDUCATION STRATEGIES TO ENABLE FNS HOUSEHOLDS TO MAKE BETTER, WISER
FOOD CHOICES AND PURCHASES. THIS QUALITATIVE STUDY WILL EXPLAIN
FOOD PREFERENCES, EATING PATTERNS, MEAL PREPARATION BEHAVIORS,
COOKING SKILLS, AND SHOPPING HABITS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.