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Table 1 Discussion prompts

From: Adolescent-parent interactions and attitudes around screen time and sugary drink consumption: a qualitative study

Parent focus groups

What do you think about the amount of time your child spends on screen-based leisure activities/their consumption of sugary drinks?

Tell me about any agreements, disagreements or rules you've had with your child about their use of screen-based leisure activities/consumption of sugary drinks?

If you wanted your child to reduce the amount of time they spend on screen-based leisure activities/the amount of sugary drinks they drink, what kind of strategies do you think would be effective?

Do you know whether there are any guidelines on the maximum amount of time adolescents should spend on screen-based leisure activities?

Adolescent focus groups

What do you think about the amount of time you spend watching TV/videos/DVDs or on computer games (not including time spent for educational purposes)?

How much do you care about your intake of sugary drinks?

Tell me about any agreements, disagreements or rules you've had with your parents about your use of screen-based leisure activities/consumption of sugary drinks?

What things would make it easier for people your age to drink less sugary drinks?