TABLE 6.
Differences in Maternal Eating and Child Feeding Behaviors at 12 Months, by Condition
| BF (n = 64)a | MOMS (n = 61) | OP (n = 59) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SE) | Mean (SE) | Mean (SE) | |
| Linear regression | |||
| Mom eats breakfast per week | 5.08 (0.34) | 5.26 (0.37) | 5.21 (0.35) |
| Meals eaten with family per day | 2.60 (0.26) | 2.34 (0.29) | 1.89 (0.29)c |
| Child juice (oz) per day | 14.37 (1.23) | 8.97 (1.36)b | 9.30 (1.31)c |
| Child fruit per day (servings) | 0.94 (0.10) | 1.40 (0.11)b | 1.26 (0.11)c |
| Child vegetables per day (servings) | 1.03 (0.10) | 1.41(0.11)b | 1.20 (0.11) |
| Child milk (oz) per day | 24.05 (1.74) | 25.11 (1.91) | 22.75 (1.94) |
| Infant weight/height z scorec | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.64 |
| Logistic regression | Odds ratio (CI) | Odds ratio (CI) | Odds ratio (CI) |
| Child tries to feed self | Reference | 0.97 (0.06–15.83) | 0.13 (0.01–1.61) |
| Child drinks juice from cup | Reference | 1.51 (0.31–7.48) | 0.69 (0.19–2.52) |
| Eat main meal in kitchen (versus living room or other) | Reference | 0.67 (0.27–1.65) | 1.26 (0.54–2.92) |
| Television on 8+ hours per day | Reference | 0.90 (0.43–1.91) | 0.96 (0.50–1.84) |
| Child watches <2 h of television per day | Reference | 2.04 (0.76–5.50) | 2.68 (1.13–6.32) |
Analyses adjusted for maternal demographics (race, age, BMI, marital status) and behaviors (ever breastfed and frequent snacking) at baseline. CI, confidence interval.
a
Note n now omits subjects lost to follow-up.
b
P < .05 compared with BF.
c
Reported in z scores by using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Growth Charts 2000; represents average distance from mean weight-for-height for gender in SDs.