Feeding messages for parents of young children
The University of Connecticut’s Department of Nutritional Sciences is seeking parents of children ages 0 to 2 years old to participate in an interview. The purpose of this study is to talk to parents individually in a semi private setting about their opinions related to several feeding messages. Parents will view each message separately and will be asked several questions about each one.
The one-time interview will last up to 60 minutes at a local community or campus site during a convenient time.
Who is eligible?
- Mothers or Fathers (18 years and older) who have at least 1 child between the ages of 0 and 2 years old and have a primary responsibility in helping to feed their child
- Able to speak and read English
There may not be a direct benefit from this research. However, we hope that the interviews will help us improve child feeding messages and educational materials for parents of young children.
Participants will receive a $20 gift card after the interview.
To learn more about this project, please contact the Community Nutrition Research Office at the University of Connecticut at uconnchildnutrition@gmail.com or 860-486-3681.
This research is conducted under the direction of Dr. Amy Mobley, RD in the Department of Nutritional Sciences (amy.mobley@uconn.edu) and is funded by the Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut. This research study was deemed exempt by the UConn IRB, Protocol #X17-095.
For more information, contact: Amy Mobley at amy.mobley@uconn.edu