Dimensions

Number of Groups (%)

Deep structures

Cultural values/traditions

Definition of culture

Background

66

Traditions; way of life

55

Family; heritage; God/spirituality

37

Important values

Family

55

Health

50

God; education; character

37

Cultural traditions

Food

55

Family gatherings

50

Church gatherings; Zydeco; festivals

37

Cultural influence on food habits

Brought up eating fried food, boudin, cracklings

55

Grew up eating vegetables

50

Family cookouts; eating wild game; cooking techniques

37

Health crisis

37

Cultural influence on physical activity habits

Parents were more active, farming

50

Neighborhood safety; busy schedules

37

Surface structures

Suggestions for increasing physical activity in the community

Facilities

66

Support groups

37

Organized sports for children; playground equipment;

37

Recess in school

37

Preferred physical activity

Walking and bicycle riding

100

Healthy food choices program development suggestions

Healthy food demonstrations and interactive lessons

50

Provide incentives (food, prizes, money)

37

Healthy food cook-off; gardening

37

Physical activity program development suggestions

Group physical activity

55

Variety of sports; afterschool program activities

50