Table 3.
Development in picky versus non-picky eaters.
| Abnormal development:n(%) | Picky (n = 162) | Non-picky (n = 138) | χ2a | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning disability | 27 (16.7) | 14 (10.1) | 2.162 | 0.141 |
| Attention deficit | 17 (10.5) | 8 (5.8) | 1.581 | 0.209 |
| Low learning ability | 15 (9.3) | 9 (6.5) | 0.432 | 0.511 |
| Poor verbal ability | 22 (13.6) | 21 (15.2) | 0.057 | 0.817 |
| Slow verbal development | 15 (9.3) | 16 (11.6) | 0.223 | 0.637 |
| Poor language development | 14 (8.6) | 12 (8.7) | 0.036 | 0.850 |
| Negative interpersonal relationships | 141 (87) | 95 (68.8) | 13.638 | <0.001** |
| Afraid of unfamiliar places | 118 (72.8) | 80 (58) | 6.694 | 0.010* |
| Afraid of being separated from relatives | 63 (38.9) | 41 (29.7) | 2.382 | 0.123 |
aChi-square (χ2) analysis: *P < 0.05, **P < 0.001.