Type | Motivational | Instrumental | Regulatory | Conditional |
---|---|---|---|---|
Physical Activity (n = 2,237) | • 86.2 % encourage child to walk or cycle to places (e.g., friend’s houses, school) if they are reasonably close • 90.9 % encourage child to use resources in community to be active (e.g., parks) • 97.2 % encourage child to be active outdoors with friends and family | • 82.1 % enroll child in sports teams, clubs, or community-based programs where they can be active (e.g., Boys & Girls club, YMCA) • 93.7 % take child to places where they can be active |  | • 80.5 % take part in physical activities with child • 87.0 % watch child play sports or do other activities (e.g., martial arts, dance) |
Healthy Eating (n = 2,288) | • 85.7 % encourage child to help choose and prepare snacks and meals • 98.5 % encourage child to eat breakfast | • 87.5 % serve raw vegetables and/or fruit for snacks between meals |  | • 34.3 % eat meals prepared or purchased at fast food restaurants with child • 83.8 % eat meals as a family away from the TV |
Screen Time (n = 2,248) | • 86.2 % encourage child to limit their screen time during leisure time |  | • 78.5 % enforce rules about child’s screen time | • 79.9 % watch TV together as a family |