Table 1.

Independent variables examined from lifecourse of 5-year-old children

Lifecourse	Independent variables
Pre-pregnancy	Maternal pre-pregnancy BMI
Early pregnancy	Family stability
	Maternal smoking in pregnancy, maternal education level
	Paternal education level
Birth	Child's birth weight, gestational age, gender
	Maternal parity
Infancy	Child's breastfeeding status
When children averaged 5 years age	Child's age, height, BMI, waist circumference, food intake: top and fruits and vegetables food groups, nutrient intake: energy and fats intake
	Family household weekly income, entitlement to means tested healthcare benefits scheme, family structure (marital status), support from partner, parents, children and relatives
	Maternal age, height, BMI, waist circumference, smoking, employment status, food intake: top and fruits and vegetables food groups, nutrient intake: energy and fats intake, self-rated health status
	Paternal height, BMI, waist circumference, smoking, employment status, self-rated health status

BMI, body mass index.