Parents of School-Aged Children
“The parents enjoyed receiving the paper (taster awards) that shared the new food their child tried and whether or not they liked it. They were often surprised that their child tried it, because they don’t typically eat those foods at home.
They also expressed their appreciation for the opportunity for their child to try these healthy foods. Many parents want to offer new foods to their children, but they also have a grocery budget and can’t afford to buy new foods that may not get eaten. Giving the child a chance to try it before purchasing has made the parents more willing to buy them.
The MyPlate plate that we provided was also mentioned as they tried to put something in each section of the plate to have a balanced meal.”