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Table 1 Overview of proposed feeding constructs for the milk (FPSQ-M) and solid-feeding (FPSQ-S) version of the FPSQ, matched with the original FPSQ constructs

From: The Feeding Practices and Structure Questionnaire: development and validation of age appropriate versions for infants and toddlers

Component

FPSQ-M

FPSQ-S

FPSQ – original [10]

Mealtime structure (environment)

Feeding routine vs. feeding on demand

Feeding routine vs. feeding on demand

Structured Meal Timing

Structure

NA

Due to age/dev. Stage

Feeding location – sit down meal

Structured Meal Setting

NA

Due to age/dev. Stage

Family meal environment

Family Meal Setting

Feeding initiation & termination (duration, how much) – (non-) reliance on cues

Parent-led feeding

Parent-led feeding

Distrust

Non-responsiveness

Persuasive Feeding

Persuasive Feeding

Persuasive Feeding

Feeding for reasons of hunger or other reasons

Food to calm

Food to calm

Reward for Behaviour

NA

Due to age/dev. Stage

Using (non-)food rewards

Reward for Eating