Developing and pre-testing of nutrition cartoon video to promote healthy eating among hearing and deaf and mute children

Glorioso, Idelia G. and Arevalo, Shannen Faye Q. and Decena, Maja Bethzaida S. and Jolejole, Theresa Krista B. and Gonzales, Milflor S. (2022) Developing and pre-testing of nutrition cartoon video to promote healthy eating among hearing and deaf and mute children. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition (Malaysia), 28 (3). pp. 409-422. ISSN 1394 – 035X

Introduction: A six-minute nutrition cartoon video “The Magical Pinggang Pinoy in Nutrilandia” was developed and pre-tested to encourage hearing and deaf and mute children to eat a variety of foods by following the Pinggang Pinoy® (Healthy Plate). This study described the development process of the nutrition cartoon video and explored the participants’ acceptance towards it. Methods: The video underwent two levels of pre-testing to ensure comprehensibility, attractiveness, acceptability, and self-involvement. The first level was conducted among three DOST-FNRI experts, while the second level was among six deaf-mute school teachers and 30 mothers/ caregivers of 6-9 years old hearing children. Data were collected through an online self-administered questionnaire. Open-ended questions allowed participants to express themselves freely on the given subjects. Data analysis used thematic analysis. Results: The video conveyed clear information on the Pinggang Pinoy®, and the inclusion of animation, subtitles, visuals, and voice-over made the video easier to understand. Participants stated that the message of the video was directed to children, teens, adults, malnourished people, and everyone in general. Pre-testing the nutrition cartoon video before final production identified terminologies and concepts that participants found unfamiliar, confusing and unacceptable; offered suggestions for improvement and made pre-tested video appropriate for hearing and deaf-mute children. Conclusion: Overall, the participants had positive perceptions on the nutrition cartoon video. The video can be used in nutrition education classes among hearing and deaf and mute children, and serves as a tool to measure children’s nutrition knowledge on healthy eating.

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Introduction: A six-minute nutrition cartoon video “The Magical Pinggang Pinoy in Nutrilandia” was developed and pre-tested to encourage hearing and deaf and mute children to eat a variety of foods by following the Pinggang Pinoy® (Healthy Plate). This study described the development process of the nutrition cartoon video and explored the participants’ acceptance towards it. Methods: The video underwent two levels of pre-testing to ensure comprehensibility, attractiveness, acceptability, and self-involvement. The first level was conducted among three DOST-FNRI experts, while the second level was among six deaf-mute school teachers and 30 mothers/ caregivers of 6-9 years old hearing children. Data were collected through an online self-administered questionnaire. Open-ended questions allowed participants to express themselves freely on the given subjects. Data analysis used thematic analysis. Results: The video conveyed clear information on the Pinggang Pinoy®, and the inclusion of animation, subtitles, visuals, and voice-over made the video easier to understand. Participants stated that the message of the video was directed to children, teens, adults, malnourished people, and everyone in general. Pre-testing the nutrition cartoon video before final production identified terminologies and concepts that participants found unfamiliar, confusing and unacceptable; offered suggestions for improvement and made pre-tested video appropriate for hearing and deaf-mute children. Conclusion: Overall, the participants had positive perceptions on the nutrition cartoon video. The video can be used in nutrition education classes among hearing and deaf and mute children, and serves as a tool to measure children’s nutrition knowledge on healthy eating.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	nutrition education
AGROVOC Term:	dietary guidelines
AGROVOC Term:	nutrition education
AGROVOC Term:	children
AGROVOC Term:	audiovisual aids
AGROVOC Term:	educational resources
AGROVOC Term:	healthy diets
AGROVOC Term:	knowledge
AGROVOC Term:	public health
Geographical Term:	Philippines
Uncontrolled Keywords:	cartoon video, healthy eating, hearing and deaf and mute children, nutrition education, pre-testing
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	29 Apr 2026 11:17
Last Modified:	29 Apr 2026 11:17
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/3121

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