Table 2 FSZ items that loaded onto 5 factors, factor loadings, communalities, item means and relative frequencies from the large-scale-study
FSZ Factor Labels and Items | Factor Loading | Communalities | Item Means (SD) | All or Most of the Time | Some or None of the Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Alert Others, Supervision in the Community | |||||
Make sure adults involved with my child are aware of his/her food issues. | .79 | .66 | 3.68 (.74) | 91.7% | 8.3% |
Alert others of child’s food issues (to ensure they do not give child access to food). | .78 | .67 | 3.47 (.91) | 85.0% | 15.0% |
Make sure they are supervised while away from home. | .76 | .66 | 3.64 (.75) | 89.7% | 10.3% |
Ensure child has no access to other people’s food at school, camp, or work. | .67 | .53 | 3.06 (1.16) | 72.1% | 27.9% |
Make a food plan for child prior to attending events, outings, restaurantsa | .62 | .56 | 3.24 (.89) | 79.7% | 20.3% |
2. Lock, Restrict Food Sources | |||||
Lock up pantry or cabinets where food is kept | .90 | .87 | 2.64 (1.35) | 55.3% | 44.7% |
Lock up refrigerator or freezer | .89 | .80 | 2.46 (1.40) | 49.9% | 50.1% |
Ensure there is no food left on counter tops, tables, or other areas of access | .65 | .68 | 2.99 (1.35) | 70.2% | 29.8% |
Lock up trash, compost, or recycling bins | .50 | .51 | 1.62 (1.35) | 20.5% | 79.5% |
Keep money or credit cards from child | .46 | .50 | 2.32 (1.36) | 46.0% | 54.0% |
Use security features (alarm, camera) in home to monitor food access | .40 | .47 | 1.62 (1.23) | 20.7% | 79.3% |
3. Check for Food | |||||
Check their person (pockets, pat down, shoes, etc.) for food, wrappers, or money | .87 | .82 | 1.70 (.94) | 18.6% | 81.4% |
Check their belongings or bedroom for food, wrappers, or money | .87 | .83 | 1.98 (1.03) | 28.0% | 72.0% |
Check on child in bathroom to be sure he or she is not eating food | .84 | .75 | 1.69 (.99) | 19.6% | 80.4% |
4. At Home Supervision, Meals | |||||
Make sure child is busy while at home | .72 | .66 | 2.86 (.85) | 67.6% | 32.4% |
Avoid eating in front of child unless they are also eatinga | .69 | .55 | 2.86 (1.02) | 67.0% | 33.0% |
Aware of where child is at home all the time (but may not be in sight of caregiver) | .63 | .63 | 3.39 (.86) | 85.6% | 14.4% |
Supervise - always have eyes on at home | .61 | .62 | 3.02 (.93) | 73.9% | 26.1% |
Make sure that meals are planned and on time | .50 | .41 | 3.05 (.81) | 79.4% | 20.6% |
5. Avoid Food Settings | |||||
Avoid taking child to the grocery store | .85 | .79 | 2.08 (1.07) | 34.3% | 65.7% |
Avoid taking child to restaurants | .84 | .80 | 2.18 (1.02) | 34.3% | 60.2% |