Table 2.

Multiple logistic regression model using NICHD SECCYD^a data to predict the effect of controlling maternal feeding practices in third grade on child dieting behavior in sixth grade

Predictors of child dieting behavior in sixth grade	Odds ratio	95% Confidence Interval	P value
CMFPb	0.79	0.64–0.97	0.03
Sex (Female vs. Male)	1.28	0.94–1.73	NSc
Race (Other vs. White)	0.68	0.45–1.03	NS
Maternal education (y)	0.96	0.90–1.02	NS
Maternal FRSd	1.12	1.00–1.26	0.05
Child weight status in third grade (Obese vs Not)	3.93	2.54–6.08	<0.001
Change in child BMIe z score (third to sixth grade)	1.64	1.20–2.24	<0.01

^aNICHD SECCYD=National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development.

^bCMFP=controlling maternal feeding practices; measured in third grade by the question, “Do you let your child eat what he/she feels like eating?” from the Raising Children Questionnaire [25], a simplified revision of Greenberger’s Raising Children Checklist [26], which is a standardized measure of parenting strategies. This question was scored using a 4-point scale: 1=definitely no, 2=mostly no, 3=mostly yes, 4=definitely yes. Scores were reverse coded so that higher CMFP scores indicated greater maternal control.

^cNS=not significant

^dMaternal FRS - maternal weight status was measured using the Stunkard Figure Rating Scale [30]. Scores ranged from 1–9 with higher scores representing a higher BMI.

^eBMI=body mass index; calculated as kg/m²