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. 2017 Aug 5;8:38–41. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2017.07.006

Table 2.

FSOC scores for families At-risk and not at-risk for FI.

FS
(n = 86)
FI
(n = 58)
p-Values
n Mean (SD) n Mean (SD)
FSOC total score (items 1–12) 86 49 (7.2) 58 50 (6.3) 0.48
Nutrition domain (items 1–6) 92 23 (4.7) 63 24 (3.8) 0.25
1) We eat meals together as a family. 105 4.5 (1.0) 74 4.6 (0.8) 0.69
2) In our family we limit eating of chips, cookies, and candy. 101 3.8 (1.5) 77 4.0 (1.2) 0.46
3) Our family eats meals and/or snacks while watching TV/computer or playing electronic games. 105 3.3 (1.6) 78 3.3 (1.4) 0.94
4) In our family we eat fast food. 98 3.9 (1.6) 72 3.8 (1.2) 0.81
5) In our family we eat microwavable or ready-to-eat foods. 104 4.1 (1.5) 73 4.2 (1.3) 0.63
6) In our family we use candy/sweets as a reward for good behavior. 104 3.8 (1.8) 74 4.1 (1.4) 0.17



PA domain (items 7–12) 102 14 (1.9) 71 13 (2.8) 0.08
7) In our family we encourage our children to be active every day. 105 4.8 (0.7) 79 4.6 (0.9) 0.06
8) In our family we make time for PA. We also provide support so our children can play actively and do organized physical activities and/or sports. 105 4.8 (0.6) 79 4.3 (1.2) < 0.0001
9) In our family we find ways to be active together. 102 4.0 (1.3) 73 4.0 (1.2) 0.88
10) In our family we limit the time children can spend watching TV/computer and playing electronic games. 102 4.0 (1.4) 78 4.2 (1.2) 0.57
11) In our family we allow children to watch TV/computer or play electronic games in their bedroom. 103 3.6 (1.8) 73 3.5 (1.7) 0.59
12) In our family we have a daily bedtime routine for our children. 101 4.9 (0.5) 72 4.8 (0.7) 0.11

Note: FI = families that are identified as being at risk for food insecurity; FS = families that are identified as not being at risk for food insecurity; *FSOC readiness scores range from 1 to 5 per statement corresponding with different stages of behavior change according to the Transtheoretical Model (1 = pre-contemplation; 2 = contemplation; 3 = preparation; 4 = action; 5 = maintenance); Data were collected in Oregon in 2013.