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Table 3 Category and subcategories on the perception of overweight in carers in Greater Bandung Area, Indonesia

From: Perceptions of overweight by primary carers (mothers/grandmothers) of under five and elementary school-aged children in Bandung, Indonesia: a qualitative study

Category

Subcategory

1. Concept of overweight

1.1 How carers define overweight

1.2 Normal weight range

1.3 Chubbier is healthier

1.4 Ideal body shape

2. Factors contributing to overweight

2.1 Dietary factors

2.2 Activity levels and sedentary behaviour in children

2.3 Heredity

3. Awareness and feelings towards overweight in children

3.1 Characteristics of overweight

3.2 Food portion size in overweight children

3.3 Eating frequency in overweight children

3.4 Feelings about overweight children

3.5 Sensitivity in carers of own overweight children

 

3.6 Children’s current weight and height