The Families & Food research shows that parental food habits are the strongest predictor of a child’s vegetable intake, with parents who regularly eat vegetables more than three times as likely to have children who do the same. While many strategies can help, the report highlights that consistent parental role modelling—supported by positive family mealtimes and involving children in food choices and preparation—is the critical foundation for shaping lifelong healthy eating habits
VEGPOWER: Making More of Family Mealtimes
