Table 3 Examples of tools compi led from the key words selected within each intervention focus area
Diet | Physical activity | Sleep | Stress | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Example of tools | · Make fruit a part of breakfast or dessert in the lunch package | · Plan activities with the whole family together | · Avoid that the child uses computer games, internet or watches TV before bedtime | · Prepare the child of what will happen during the day |
· Supply the lunch · package with small tomatoes, carrot sticks etc. | · Go with the bike, for a walk or play outside with your child | · Avoid that the child watches TV-programs catered for adults | · Build up every-day routines | |
· Replace the sugary cereals with oatmeal | · Restrict screen time to 2 hours per day | · Increase the physical activity level of the child during daytime | · Distinguish between work- and free time, so the child knows when it has the parent’s full attention | |
· Eat natural yoghurt and add with fruits of your own choice | · Provide clear rules and routines around bedtime | · Be physically active with your child every day | ||
· Restrict intake of sweets, but when provided, use for instance fruit sorbet as an alternative to ice cream, fruit as an alternative to sweets etc. | · Avoid a stressed environment in the home | |||
· Keep a jug of water in the refrigerator, and refresh the water with lemon slices, fresh mint leaves or frozen fruit |