IT Reinforcement Self-efficacy Supportive Relationships are addressed in session topics. Activities at group sessions get people moving, and family at-home activities keep them moving. Counseling and behavioral contracting provide opportunities for changes that are more personally relevant, and specifically address motivation, support and satisfaction. No assumptions are made that families already know the ABC's of healthy eating. Simple comparisons of variations in everyday-type menus and recipes are made.
Many adults substitute snacking for meals.
Fast-food restaurants have become part of Americana. All family members learn food preparation - from better ways of preparing microwave popcorn to draining fat from meat and soups. This manual complements the Implementation Manual and provides nutrition education material.