Table 2.
PHLAT-10 question topics and results
| No. | Original No. 1 |
Question topic | N (%) correct |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Demonstrates how to make a 4-ounce bottle of formula using powder-based formula. | 126 (71.6) |
| 2 | 2 | Demonstrates how to make a 4-ounce bottle of formula using concentrated formula. | 28 (15.9) |
| 32 | 3 | Demonstrates how to mix an 8-ounce bottle of half Pedialyte and half powdered formula. | 11 (6.3) |
| 42 | 6 | Interprets a growth chart where the baby is at the 25th percentile for weight. | 67 (38.1) |
| 5 | 10 | Refers to an ibuprofen container to determine how many milliliters are in ½ teaspoon of medicine. | 102 (58.0) |
| 6 | 12 | Refers to an ingredient list on a food label to determine whether a food is appropriate to give to their child. | 124 (70.5) |
| 7 | 16 | Reads a liquid antibiotic prescription label and demonstrates how much medication to administer within an oral syringe. | 80 (45.5) |
| 8 | 17 | Calculates the number of 2-ounce servings of juice in a 32-ounce can of juice. | 80 (45.5) |
| 9 | 18 | Interprets a food label to determine whether it meets WIC guidelines of being 100% fruit juice and contains at least 30 mg of vitamin C per 100 mL of juice, or 120% of the daily value of vitamin C. 3 | 56 (31.8) |
| 10 | 19 | Reads and comprehends information about breastfeeding (brochure from the Department of Health and Human Services). | 58 (33.0) |
1
From original full length, 20-item PHLAT (PHLAT-20)
2
Items removed for the shortened, 8-item PHLAT (PHLAT-8)
3
Parent was presented with the following information: “The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program serves to provide nutritious foods and information to new mothers, infants, and young children. To be eligible for WIC, juices must be 100% fruit or vegetable juice. They must also contain 30mg of Vitamin C per 100 ml of juice, or 120% of Daily Value of Vitamin C. Would the juice with the Nutrition Facts below be eligible for WIC? (Please see label).”