Table 2 Overview of formulated program objectives at each level of intervention
Program objective | Level of Intervention | Target group | Performance Objectives |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Increase frequency of family meals prepared in the home (≥5 days/week)a | Individual | Child | PO1. Children participate in cooking activities |
Interpersonal | Caregiver | PO2. Caregivers identify health benefits of regular family meals prepared in the home PO3. Caregivers plan well-balanced weekly dinner menus that include ≥1 svg from 3 of the 5 food groups PO4. Caregivers plan when and where family meals will be served in the home PO5. Caregivers use list for grocery shopping PO6. Caregivers use cost-saving strategies for family meals in the home PO7. Caregivers use time-saving strategies for family meals in the home | |
2. Improve child diet quality (significantly increase HEI score (p < 0.05); increase daily svgs of fruits, vegetables to Dietary Guidelines recommendations;b significantly decrease daily svgs of: SSBs (p < 0.05 decrease)c | Individual | Child | PO1. Children know health benefits of eating well-balanced meals and snacks PO2. Children participate in planning/preparing well-balanced family meals ≥2x/week |
Interpersonal | Caregiver | PO3. Caregivers know benefits of serving well-balanced meals/snacks PO4. Caregivers serve family meal in the home that include ≥1 svg from 3 of the 5 food groups ≥1x/week PO5. Caregivers serve ≥3 snacks/week that include ≥1 serving from 2 food groups PO6. Caregivers buy food for planned meals/snacks at grocery store |