Table 1 Interview questions with providers to determine perceived practices, barriers and educational opportunities to prevent early childhood obesity of children ages birth to 2 years old

To determine what feeding practices and obesogenic behaviors of families with 0–2 year olds are observed by providers.

• What are some issues that parents face regarding breastfeeding versus formula feeding?

• What are some issues parents face with complementary foods?

• What foods or food related practices do parents have the most trouble implementing?

To determine what barriers providers face when implementing early childhood obesity prevention practices with families of young children.

• What are some common misconceptions/confusion that parents have regarding feeding their baby/child?

• If parents have mentioned misconceptions these to you, where do these misconceptions tend to come from?

• What are the most common reasons why parents do not or are unable to follow the feeding advice or suggestions given?

• What reasons do they give for not following it [suggestions for food/drinks parents should avoid giving their children]?

To determine what nutrition education resource gaps providers identify for use with families of 0–2 year olds.

• What other resources would be useful for you (as a provider or within your organization) to further educate parents about feeding their child?