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Table 1 Sample Characteristics (n = 209)*

From: Early feeding practices and body mass index z-score among Saudi preschoolers: a cross-sectional study

Variable

 

Child Birthweight, M (SD)

2.93 (0.65)

Child BMIz at Preschool, M (SD)

1.17 (1.34)

Child Sex, N (%)

Male

Female

108 (51.7)

101 (48.3)

Child Age, M (SD)

4.79 (0.79)

Maternal Age, M (SD)

33.05 (4.98)

Maternal Education, N (%)

< College degree

≥ College degree

66 (31.6)

143 (68.4)

Maternal Employment, N (%)

Employed

Housewife

Student

Other

84 (40.2)

107 (51.2)

15 (7.20)

3 (1.40)

Total Monthly Income, N (%)

≤ 10,000 SR

> 10,000 SR

95 (45.5)

114 (54.5)

  1. * Table showing means (M) and standard deviations (SD) or counts (n) and percentages (%)