Table 1 Overview of scales

FNC

17

.854

 cohesion

5

.784

In our family we appreciate spending time together during meals

 communication

5

.768

In our family we talk about which foods are healthful

 value

4

.811

In our family it is normal to choose healthful foods

 consensus

3

.847

In our family we rarely argue about food- or diet-related matters

GP

33

.818

 nurturance

12

.708

When my child is sad, I know what is going on with him/her

 structure

12

.615

I help my child plan his/her activities for the day/week

 behavioral control

9

.718

I correct my child when he/she breaks the rules

 healthy FPPs

6

.854

I eat consciously healthy products in the presence of my child

 covert FPPs

4

.671

I monitor what my child eats during the day

 overt FPPs

2

.695

I have rules for my child about eating sweets and snacks

 non-nutritive FPPs

2

.535

I give my child candy or snacks to ensure he/she feels better