Parents Make Quote by Mary Roach
““Nirlungayuk reached a similar conclusion. I tracked him down, seventeen years later, and asked him what the outcome of his country-foods campaign had been. “It didn’t really work,” he said, from his office in the Nunavut department of wildlife and environment. “Kids eat what parents make for them. That’s one thing I didn’t do is go to the parents.””
About This Quote
Attempts to change children's eating habits by targeting schools fail because families shape food preferences; parental influence is decisive.
In simple terms: Kids copy parents' food choices.
Key Takeaway
Parent involvement is essential for dietary change.
Themes
nutrition
behavior change
family dynamics
public policy
culture
education
Mood
reflective
cautious
analytical
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- designing school lunch programs
- public health nutrition initiatives
- community health outreach
- parental education workshops
Key Concepts
food habits
parental influence
campaign effectiveness
child development
Practical Applications
- policy design for child nutrition
- parent‑focused health campaigns
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policymakers effectively involve parents in nutrition programs?
- What mechanisms can bridge school initiatives and home practices?
A Different Perspective
Some argue that school-based interventions can shift norms and indirectly influence parents, but evidence shows limited impact without direct parental engagement.
