Table 1.
Factor loadings for the BAMBI (4-Factor Solution)
| Factor Loadings
|
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Factor 3 | Factor 4 | |
| 15. Accepts or prefers a variety of foods | .839 | .048 | .192 | .118 |
| 10. Is willing to try new foods | .757 | .125 | .237 | .088 |
| 13. Prefers the same foods at each meal | .650 | .118 | .206 | .276 |
| 11. Dislikes certain foods and won’t eat them | .532 | .051 | .033 | .160 |
| 7. Is disruptive during mealtimes | .107 | .775 | .150 | .071 |
| 5. Is aggressive during mealtimes | .016 | .658 | .117 | .111 |
| 1. Cries or screams during mealtime | .251 | .640 | .261 | −.106 |
| 6. Displays self-injurious behavior during mealtimes | −.106 | .456 | .088 | .155 |
| 3. Remains seated at the table until meal is finished | .179 | .284 | .063 | .061 |
| 4. Expels food that he/she has eaten | .068 | .331 | .320 | .121 |
| 2. Turns his/her face or body away from food | .247 | .269 | .928 | .074 |
| 8. Closes mouth tightly when food is presented | .289 | .208 | .553 | .048 |
| 16. Prefers to have food served in a particular way | .147 | .112 | .073 | .769 |
| 18. Prefers to have food prepared in a particular way | .335 | .137 | .063 | .651 |
| 9. Is flexible about mealtime routines | .177 | .356 | .041 | .325 |