Table 4.
Actual and perceived BMI category by infant feeding method
| Underweight % (n) | Normal weight % (n) | Overweight % (n) | Obese % (n) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual BMI category | ||||
| Exclusive breastfeedinga | 71 (5) | 81 (39) | 88 (7) | 100 (1) |
| Nonexclusive breastfeeding | 29 (2) | 19 (9) | 12 (1) | 0 (0) |
| Perceived BMI Categoryb | ||||
| Exclusive breastfeedinga | 88 (7) | 87 (26) | 77 (17) | 50 (1) |
| Nonexclusive breastfeeding | 12 (1) | 13 (4) | 23 (5) | 50 (1) |
Note. BMI = body mass index.
a
Exclusive breastfeeding was defined as either current exclusive breastfeeding (for those with children <6 months old) or completed exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months (for those with children ≥6 months old).
b
Perceived BMI category was determined based on participants' selection of a body silhouette that they believe represented their current body size. Two participants refused to indicate their current figure.