Table 7.
Hierarchical linear regression statistics for predictors of child unhealthy snack intake.
| Predictor | B (SE) | t(4693) | Predictive p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child zBMI | −0.62 (0.77) | 0.80 | 0.423 |
| Resting energy expenditure | 0.03 (0.02) | 2.55 | 0.011 |
| Parent unhealthy snack intake | 4.90 (0.41) | 11.83 | <0.0001 |
| Parent healthy snack intake | 0.10 (0.18) | 0.53 | 0.593 |
| Parent snacking frequency | 0.15 (0.11) | 1.34 | 0.180 |
| Knowledge of recommendations | −10.91 (1.26) | 8.64 | <0.0001 |
| Unhealthy snack permissiveness | 8.65 (0.98) | 8.85 | <0.0001 |
| Unhealthy snack responsiveness | 4.90 (0.82) | 5.98 | <0.0001 |
| Healthy snack permissiveness | 1.54 (0.61) | 2.53 | 0.012 |
| Healthy snack provision | 0.89 (0.94) | 0.95 | 0.341 |
| Parent/carer education level | −1.64 (0.53) | 3.10 | 0.002 |
Note: The multilevel model accounts for variance at the levels of child (1) and country (2). Sex and SES were not related to the dependent variable. Strongest predictors shown in bold.