Table 1.
Participant characteristics, n=1,078 U.S. parents of children age 2–12
| Characteristic | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 18-29 years | 238 | 22% |
| 30-39 years | 563 | 52% |
| 40-54 years | 259 | 24% |
| 55+ years | 15 | 1% |
| Mean in years (SD) | 35.3 | 7.4 |
| Gender | ||
| Man | 445 | 41% |
| Woman | 628 | 58% |
| Transgender or another gender | 5 | 0% |
| Sexual orientation | ||
| Straight or heterosexual | 994 | 92% |
| Gay or lesbian | 24 | 2% |
| Bisexual | 49 | 5% |
| Another sexual orientation | 11 | 1% |
| Latino(a) etdnicity | ||
| Not Hispanic or Latino(a) | 563 | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino(a), Mexican | 310 | 29% |
| Hispanic or Latino(a), all other countries of origin | 204 | 19% |
| Race | ||
| White | 796 | 74% |
| Black or African American | 135 | 13% |
| Asian | 23 | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 1 | 0% |
| Another race or multiracial | 121 | 11% |
| Education | ||
| Less than a high school degree | 39 | 4% |
| High school degree | 473 | 44% |
| Four-year college degree | 428 | 40% |
| Graduate degree | 138 | 13% |
| Household income, annual | ||
| $0-$24,999 | 213 | 20% |
| $25,000-$49,999 | 288 | 27% |
| $50,000-$74,999 | 202 | 19% |
| $75,000+ | 375 | 35% |
| Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participation in past year | 344 | 32% |
| Frequency of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption | ||
| 0 to 1 time per week | 279 | 26% |
| >1 to <7 times per week | 370 | 34% |
| 1 to 2 times per day | 205 | 19% |
| More than 2 times per day | 224 | 21% |
| Language of survey administration | ||
| English | 924 | 86% |
| Spanish | 154 | 14% |
Note. Missing demographic data ranged from 0.0% to 0.3%.