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A series of policy documents in the 1990's highlighted the contribution of dietary factors to morbidity and mortality in Scotland. Primary Care was identified as one setting where advice about diet and health eating may be effective. Less is known, however, about attitudes and practices relating to food and feeding in families. This qualitative study explored these issues with couples in social class groups III (skilled occupations), IV (semi-skilled) and V (unskilled) who had primary school aged children.