Table 2 Approaches used in various combinations in the multi-component school/ preschool programs and family-based programs

School/Preschool

 • Fruit and or vegetable snacks (Free or Paid)

 • School lunch program

 • School garden

 • Improvements in school meals/tuckshop/canteen facilities

 • School breakfast program

 • Nutrition education- Classroom

 • Meal preparation sessions child (and/or parent)

 • Physical activity sessions

 • Change agent to support healthy nutrition/physical activity

 • School food policy changes

 • Observation/Rewards eating healthy foods at lunch/in class

 • School-wide promotion messages

 • Multimedia activities promoting healthy lifestyles

 • Teacher modelling healthy eating

 • Homework activities/Newsletter

Family

 • Individual and/or Group Nutrition education

 • DVDs/Newsletters/Workbooks

 • Non-residential camp

 • Practical nutrition and/or physical activity sessions

 • Internet education/activities

 • Phone call from program staff