Table 1 Items and factor loadings from an exploratory three factor solution of attitudes toward use of vegetable parenting practices and confirmatory factory analysis model fit criteria

Health benefits of vegetables: “If my child started eating more vegetables on most days, my child would …”

…have better teeth.

…think better.

…live longer.

…have more energy to play.

…have fewer stomach problems, like constipation and stomach aches.

…be healthier.

Negative effects of vegetables: “If my child started eating more vegetables on most days, my child would …”

…be exposed to germs on vegetables.

…have more stomach problems, like diarrhea or gas.

…be exposed to unhealthy chemicals on vegetables.

…be too thin.

…make me spend too much on groceries.

…gain too much weight.

Benefits of vegetables other than health: “If my child started eating more vegetables on most days, my child would …”

…be exposed to a variety of foods.

…be exposed to new foods.

…learn better eating habits.

…get more vitamins.

Eigenvalue

Variance explained

Health benefits of vegetables

Negative effects of vegetables

Benefits of vegetables other than health

Model fit indices from a three factor confirmatory factor analysis

X ²

df

p

RMSEA

SRMR

CFI

TLI

Items not included in a final solution: “If my child started eating more vegetables on most days, my child would …”

…try to get me to eat more vegetables.

…set a good example for others.