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Table 1 Characteristics of participating parents and their children (n = 50 parent-child dyads)

From: A pilot and feasibility study to assess children’s consumption in quick-service restaurants using plate waste methodology

Child Characteristics

 

Mean (range)

Age (yrs)

7.6 (5.0-10.7)

 

%

Female

52

Race/ethnicity

 

 Asian

12

 Black

4

 Hispanic

12

 White

48

 More than one race

22

Parent Characteristics

 

%

Female

60

Parent Education

 

 No college degree

28

 College or graduate degree

72

Frequency of eating at QSRs

 

 > Once a month

24

 Once a month

14

 A few times per year

62