Table 1.

Items on self-administered questionnaire at child age 12–16 months used to characterise maternal perception of fussy eating and child behaviour

Question	Response	Dichotomised variable used in regression model
Maternal perception of her child as a fussy eater:
Do you think your child is a picky or fussy eater?	Very picky, Somewhat picky, Not picky, Not sure	Fussy (very picky, somewhat picky combined), Not fussy (not picky, not sure combined)
Child behaviour:
How often does your child refuse food?	Very often, Often, Sometimes, Hardly ever	Often (Very often, Often), Not often (Sometimes, Hardly ever)
Does your child ever refuse food they usually eat?	Hardly ever, Yes
How willing is your child to eat unfamiliar foods?	Very willing, Willing, Neutral, Unwilling, Very unwilling	Willing (Very willing, Willing), Not willing (Neutral, Unwilling, Very unwilling)
Who decides how much food your child eats – you or your child?	You only, Mostly you, You and your child equally, Mostly your child, Your child only	Mother (You only, Mostly you, You and your child equally), Child (Mostly your child, Your child only)