Radar SPW

Food Safety Zone

Thinking about the past month, how often do you do each of these things?

The LOWER the domain score, the bigger the gap — in other words, that is where the safety strategy needs work. Possible total score: 21–84.

0 of 21 items answered0%

Factor 1

Informing others and supervision away from home

5 items · response range 5–20

1.I make sure the adults around my child know about their issues with food.

2.I tell other people about my child's issues with food so they don't give them access to food.

3.I make sure my child is supervised when away from home.

4.I make sure my child cannot get other people's food at school, work or activities.

5.I make a food plan before events, outings or restaurants.

Factor 2

6 items · response range 6–24

6.I lock the pantry or the cupboards where food is kept.

7.I lock the refrigerator or freezer.

8.I make sure no food is left on counters, tables or other reachable places.

9.I lock the trash, compost or recycling bins.

10.I keep money and cards out of my child's reach.

11.I use security tools (alarm, camera) at home to monitor access to food.

Factor 3

3 items · response range 3–12

12.I check my child's body and clothes (pockets, shoes) for food, wrappers or money.

13.I check my child's belongings or room for food, wrappers or money.

14.I check that my child isn't eating while in the bathroom.

Factor 4

5 items · response range 5–20

15.I try to keep my child busy while at home.

16.I avoid eating in front of my child unless they are eating too.

17.I always know where my child is in the house, even when I can't see them.

18.I supervise — I always keep my child within sight at home.

19.I make sure meals are planned and happen on time.

Factor 5

2 items · response range 2–8

20.I avoid taking my child to the supermarket.

21.I avoid taking my child to restaurants.

Educational tool. It does not replace a medical consultation, does not diagnose and does not recommend treatment.