Table 7.

Sample messages after parent review.

Original Message	Parent Suggestions	Revision
“Cut the fat! Replace sour cream with plain low-fat yogurt. Take charge, and make the change!”	Fat is too aggressive; Soften the message by replacing “Cut the fat” with “Reduce the fat”	“Reduce the fat. Try low fat sour cream or yogurt when preparing meals. Take charge, and make the change”
“Add variety to family meals. Serve a meatless meal once a week”	Change the wording of the message	“Try a meatless meal once a week”
“Carrots and celery with hummus or low fat ranch dip make a tasty afternoon snack for your child and family”	Dislike hummus; Alternative snack such as peanut butter and apples	“Carrots and celery with low fat peanut butter or low fat ranch dressing make a tasty snack for your child and family”
“Ask everyone in the family to wear a pedometer, and see who gets the most steps each week!”	Include information on what a pedometer is	“Ask everyone in the family to wear a pedometer, a device that counts your steps as you walk, and see who gets the most steps each week!”
“Help your child be less inactive. Limit their screen time to no more than 2 h a day. Get up and get moving instead!”	Simplify and change the wording of the message	“Help your child be more active. Limit screen time to no more than 2 h a day”