Table 3.

Sub-categories, categories and theme

Sub-categories	Categories	Theme
Talking about food and eating habits is important and relevant Uncomplicated conversation gives guidance and understanding Reflecting on eating and drinking in everyday life Support and confirmation Wishes for the health dialogue	The health dialogue provides guidance and understanding	It is important to have a dialogue about food and eating habits, − it’s about our children’s health
Illustrations make it easy to understand Illustrations open up	Illustrations promote the health dialogue
My child in the centre Important to involve the child in the right way Parents’ opportunity to participate	Space for children and parents in the health dialogue