Have someone help you set it up

Studies (2)

1. 24 Oct 2026Paper

   A sticker food chart made food variety a habit, but children didn't eat better
   TestedHelped

   Carers who got a sticker food chart for the kitchen wall more often said they noticed and counted food groups.

   Large randomised trial of 2,682 parents of young children in rural India · vs the same feeding training without the chart · they rated themselves · ⚠ whole groups were assigned, not people; summary claims more than the results show; numbers unreliable

2. 24 Oct 2026Paper

   A short habit leaflet made food and exercise habits feel more like second nature
   TestedHelped

   With a tip sheet, plans and daily ticks, food and exercise habits felt more automatic than in usual care.

   Randomised trial of 537 adults with obesity in England · vs usual weight-loss care · they rated themselves

Often used with it

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  Action4

  Eat fruit and vegetables

  Fruit, vegetable or other healthy eating targets.

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  Rule · how much

  In a single session

  Delivered in one session.

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  Action5

  Track your progress

  Log, tick off or record what you did (self-monitoring).

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  Rule · where4

  In the same place each time

  A stable physical context.

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  Rule · where5

  Put a visible cue where you'll do it

  A sticker, poster, object or wearable prompt at the point of action.

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  Rule · how5

  Write down when and where

  A written action plan with time and place.