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Table 2 HOME Plus Session Topics with Parent and Child Ratings of Each Session

From: HOME Plus: Program design and implementation of a family-focused, community-based intervention to promote the frequency and healthfulness of family meals, reduce children’s sedentary behavior, and prevent obesity

Session

Topics

Mean rating of session

(1 = didn’t like, 5 = loved it)

1-Let’s get started

Best family meal ever

Parent = 4.4 Child = 4.2

Wash, chop, slice and safety…kitchen basics

2-Ready, Set, Goal

Goal setting…breaking it into bite-size pieces

Parent = 4.4 Child = 4.1

Let’s give them something to talk about–conversation starters

Recipe revolution–common abbreviations

3-Thinking outside the box

Switch it up: meal planning makeovers

Parent = 4.4 Child = 4.3

Go! Slow! Whoa!

Successful recipes = accurate measures

4- What’s for dinner 2night?

Cook today, eat tomorrow–or freeze for another day

Parent = 4.4 Child = 4.0

READ it before you EAT it

A dash of this, a pinch of that–measuring ingredients

5-Too much? Not enough?

Portion distortion– helpings, portions and servings

Parent = 4.6 Child = 4.3

Are you hungry? Full? Listening to your body’s cues

Get creative-colorful, fresh and nutritious salads

6-Keep it under wraps

Fast, fun and full of acceptance–ideas for picky eaters

Parent = 4.4 Child = 4.1

Making sense of advertising

Wrap it up-Quick and easy meals

7-Balance, balance, keep the balance

Healthy snacks-beyond apples and oranges

Parent = 4.6 Child = 4.3

The race is on…choosing healthy snacks

Peel! Chop! Fruits!

8-Less sugar and fat–a sweet deal

Sip smarter–the bottom line on sugary drinks

Parent = 4.6 Child = 4.4

Which snack or beverage? Check the facts!

Peel! Chop! Vegetables!

9-AGREENable meals and snacks

Why your choices matter

Parent = 4.5 Child = 4.3

Celebrate seasons–picking produce that’s fresh & less expensive

10-The future is bright…planning ahead

The Celebrity Chef is…you!

Parent = 4.7 Child = 4.5

Kids can do it…families can do it