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Table 1 Mapping theoretical constructs to behavioral intervention strategies

From: A randomized trial to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage and juice intake in preschool-aged children: description of the Smart Moms intervention trial

Determinant

Strategies

Self-efficacy

Prompt self-monitoring

Set short-term goals

Provide tailored performance feedback

Outcome Expectations

Provide general information about risk of obesity in young children

Provide general information on relationship between SSBs and obesity

Perceived Barriers

Prompt barrier identification

Provide strategies to overcome barriers

Prompt behavior change with cues to action/encouragement

Self-Regulation

Prompt self-monitoring

Set short-term goals

Home Environment

Environmental restructuring

Limit Setting

Provide tailored performance feedback

Stress management

Positive Reinforcement

Provide contingent rewards

Praise child for behavior

Observational Learning

Provide information on mother as behavioral role model for child