Table 1 HOME Plus study intervention content by session with behavioral change clusters and techniques [41] used
From: Promoting healthful family meals to prevent obesity: HOME Plus, a randomized controlled trial
Session Name | Topics | Behavior Change Technique Clusters Used | Behavior Change Technique Cluster Components Implemented |
|---|---|---|---|
Within all sessions | • Check-in/opening discussion | Feedback and monitoring | Others monitoring with awareness Feedback on behavior Self-monitoring of behavior Self-monitoring of outcome of behavior |
Goals and planning | Goal setting (behavior) Problem solving/coping planning Goal setting (outcome) Action planning (including implementation of intentions) Review behavior goal(s) Discrepancy between current behavior and goal standard Review outcome goal(s) Commitment | ||
Social support | Social support (general) | ||
|  | • Taster’s Choice (Taste-testing) | Associations | Exposure |
Repetition and Substitution | Behavioral rehearsal/practice Habit formation | ||
Comparison of Behavior | Modeling of behavior | ||
| Â | Â | Social support | Social support (general) |
|  | • Taster’s Choice (Taste-Testing) Homework | Reward and Threat | Incentive |
|  | • Cooking | Shaping knowledge | Instruction on how to perform a behavior |
| Â | Â | Repetition and Substitution | Behavioral rehearsal/practice Habit formation |
|  | • Family Meal | Social Support | Social support (general) |
| Â | Â | Comparison of Behavior | Modeling of behavior |
| Â | Â | Shaping knowledge | Instruction on how to perform a behavior |
| Â | Â | Repetition and Substitution | Behavioral rehearsal/practice |
1-Let’s get started | • Best family meal ever • Wash, chop, slice and safety…kitchen basics | Natural Consequences | Health consequences Self-assessment of affective consequences |
Goals and planning | Goal setting (behavior) Problem solving/coping planning Goal setting (outcome) Action planning (including implementation of intentions) Review behavior goal(s) Discrepancy between current behavior and goal standard Review outcome goal(s) Commitment | ||
Social Support | Social support (general) | ||
Shaping knowledge | Instruction on how to perform a behavior | ||
Repetition and Substitution | Behavioral rehearsal/practice | ||
2-Ready, Set, Goal | • Goal setting…breaking it into bite-size pieces • Let’s give them something to talk about–conversation starters • Recipe revolution–common abbreviations | Goals and planning | Goal setting (behavior) Problem solving/coping planning Goal setting (outcome) Action planning (including implementation of intentions) Review behavior goal(s) Discrepancy between current behavior and goal standard Review outcome goal(s) Commitment |
Shaping knowledge | Instruction on how to perform a behavior | ||
Repetition and Substitution | Behavioral rehearsal/practice | ||
3-Thinking outside the box | • Switch it up: meal planning makeovers • Go! Slow! Whoa! • Successful recipes = accurate measures | Antecedents | Restructuring the physical environment |
Repetition and Substitution | Behavioral rehearsal/practice Behavior substitution | ||
Social Support | Social support (general) | ||
Shaping knowledge | Instruction on how to perform a behavior | ||
4- What’s for dinner 2night? | • Cook today, eat tomorrow–or freeze for another day • READ it before you EAT it • A dash of this, a pinch of that–measuring ingredients | Social Support | Social support (general) |
Comparison of outcomes | Pros and cons | ||
Repetition and Substitution | Behavioral rehearsal/practice Habit formation | ||
Shaping knowledge | Instruction on how to perform a behavior | ||
5-Too much? Not enough? | • Portion distortion– helpings, portions and servings • Are you hungry? Full? Listening to your body’s cues • Get creative-colorful, fresh and nutritious salads | Feedback and Monitoring | Self-monitoring of behavior Self-monitoring of outcome of behavior |
Repetition and Substitution | Habit formation | ||
Shaping knowledge | Instruction on how to perform a behavior | ||
6-Keep it under wraps | • Fast, fun and full of acceptance–ideas for picky eaters • Making sense of advertising • Wrap it up-Quick and easy meals | Shaping knowledge | Instruction on how to perform a behavior |
Comparison of Behavior | Modeling of behavior | ||
Natural consequences | Self-assessment of affective consequences | ||
7-Balance, balance, keep the balance | • Healthy snacks-beyond apples and oranges • The race is on…choosing healthy snacks • Peel! Chop! Fruits! | Repetition and Substitution | Behavioral rehearsal/practice Behavior substitution Habit formation Habit reversal |
Natural Consequences | Health Consequences | ||
Antecedents | Restructuring the physical environment | ||
Associations | Prompts/cues | ||
Shaping knowledge | Instruction on how to perform a behavior | ||
8-Less sugar and fat–a sweet deal | • Sip smarter–the bottom line on sugary drinks • Which snack or beverage? Check the facts! • Peel! Chop! Vegetables! | Repetition and Substitution | Behavioral rehearsal/practice Behavior substitution Habit formation Habit reversal |
Natural Consequences | Health Consequences | ||
Antecedents | Restructuring the physical environment | ||
Associations | Prompts/cues | ||
Shaping knowledge | Instruction on how to perform a behavior | ||
9-AGREENable meals and snacks | • Why your choices matter • Celebrate seasons–picking produce that’s fresh & less expensive | Repetition and Substitution | Behavioral rehearsal/practice Behavior substitution Habit formation Habit reversal |
Natural Consequences | Health Consequences | ||
Antecedents | Restructuring the physical environment | ||
Associations | Prompts/cues | ||
Shaping knowledge | Instruction on how to perform a behavior | ||
Comparison of Behavior | Modeling of behavior | ||
10-The future is bright…planning ahead | • The Celebrity Chef is…you! • Kids can do it…families can do it | Repetition and Substitution | Habit formation |
Self-belief | Verbal persuasion to boost self-efficacy Focus on past success | ||
Identity | Self-affirmation Identity associated with behavior change | ||
| Â | Goals and planning | Goal setting (behavior) Problem solving/coping planning Goal setting (outcome) Action planning (including implementation of intentions) Review behavior goal(s) Discrepancy between current behavior and goal standard Review outcome goal(s) Commitment |