Table 1 Items on self-administered questionnaire at child age 12–16 months used to characterise maternal perception of fussy eating and child behaviour
Question | Response | Dichotomised variable used in regression model |
|---|---|---|
Maternal perception of her child as a fussy eater: | ||
Do you think your child is a picky or fussy eater? | Very picky, Somewhat picky, Not picky, Not sure | Fussy (very picky, somewhat picky combined), Not fussy (not picky, not sure combined) |
Child behaviour: | ||
How often does your child refuse food? | Very often, Often, Sometimes, Hardly ever | Often (Very often, Often), Not often (Sometimes, Hardly ever) |
Does your child ever refuse food they usually eat? | Hardly ever, Yes | |
How willing is your child to eat unfamiliar foods? | Very willing, Willing, Neutral, Unwilling, Very unwilling | Willing (Very willing, Willing), Not willing (Neutral, Unwilling, Very unwilling) |
Who decides how much food your child eats – you or your child? | You only, Mostly you, You and your child equally, Mostly your child, Your child only | Mother (You only, Mostly you, You and your child equally), Child (Mostly your child, Your child only) |