Table 4 Differences in factor scores by weight status
From: Association between feeding practices and weight status in young children
Factor (range) | Factor score | Statistical value (Z) | P b | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall (n = 197) | Normal weight (n = 130) | Overweight (n = 64) | |||
Factor 1-Concern about child undereating or being underweight (4–20) | 8(5–13)a | 9.5(6–13) | 7(4–11) | −3.260 | 0.001 |
Factor 2-Concern about child overeating or being overweight (4–20) | 4(4–8) | 4(4–8) | 7(4–12) | −4.035 | <0.001 |
Factor 3-Interaction with the child during feeding (3–15) | 15(13–15) | 15(13–15) | 15(13–15) | −0.020 | 0.984 |
Factor 4-Over-feeding behavior (4–20) | 13(9–15) | 13(9–16) | 12(8.25-14.75) | −1.160 | 0.246 |
Factor 5- Children’s food preferences (3–15) | 6(3–8) | 6(3–8) | 6(3.25-8) | −0.436 | 0.663 |
Factor 6-Language communication while feeding (2–10) | 9(7–10) | 9(8–10) | 9(7–10) | −1.159 | 0.246 |
Factor 7-Awareness of child’s hunger and satiety cues (2–10) | 10(8–10) | 10(8–10) | 10(8–10) | −0.059 | 0.953 |
Factor 8-Pushing the child to eat more (2–10) | 3(2–5) | 3(2–5) | 3(2–5.75) | −0.707 | 0.480 |
Factor 9-Using food to calm the child (2–10) | 2(2–5) | 2(2–4.25) | 3(2–5) | −1.664 | 0.096 |
Factor 10-Concern about child’s food intake (2–10) | 7(5–8) | 7(5–8) | 6(5–8) | −0.067 | 0.946 |