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Table 2 Discriminant validity for the modified CFPQ using ultra-processed food intake

From: Validation of the comprehensive feeding practices questionnaire in parents of preschool children in Brazil

Factors

Ultra-processed Food

p*

Low Intake

High Intake

M (SD)

M (SD)

Proposed Scale

Healthy Eating Guidance

4.43 (0.41)

4.33 (0.46)

0.045

Monitoring

4.63 (0.62)

4.37 (0.76)

<0.001

Restriction for Weight Control

2.10 (0.86)

2.14 (0.94)

0.828

Restriction for Health

3.48 (1.20)

3.80 (1.06)

0.008

Emotion Regulation/Food as Reward

1.56 (0.59)

1.77 (0.69)

0.003

Pressure

3.26 (0.97)

3.39 (0.90)

0.349

  1. M means, SD standard deviation, p p value.*Mann-Whitney’s test. Low ultra-processed food intake < =1.69 (Median of the 13 food groups) and High ultra-processed food intake >1.69 (Median of the 13 food groups). Response options: 1 = No intake in the last 7 days; 2 = Ate 1 to 2 times in the last 7 days; 3 = Ate 3 to 4 times in the last 7 days; 4 = Ate 5 to 6 times in the last 7 days; 5 = Ate every day in the last 7 days
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