Table 2.

Final PFSQ-I factors in order of loading, sample items, number of items, and reliability estimates of the factors (n = 381).

Factor and Item Examples	Number of Items	Mean (SD)	Cronbach’s α
1 Behavioral Influence Helps him/her with sleep Helps him/her fuss less	5	2.6 (0.8)	0.83
2 Health Promotion Keeps him/her healthy Is nutritious	5	3.6 (0.5)	0.76
3 Ingredients Contains no additives Contains no artificial ingredients	7	2.8 (0.6)	0.80
4 Affordability Is not expensive Is cheap	4	2.9 (0.7)	0.80
5 Sensory Appeal Smells nice Looks nice	3	2.8 (0.070)	0.70
6 Convenience easy to prepare Can be cooked very simply	3	2.8 (0.7)	0.78
7 Perceived Threats Having an allergic reaction when s/he eats a new food Becoming a picky eater when s/he is older	3	2.9 (1.2)	0.68