title: Measurement of mealtime behaviors in rural overweight children: an exploratory factor analysis of the Behavioral Pediatrics Feeding Assessment Scale.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The current study presents results of an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) of the Behavioral Pediatric Feeding Assessment Scale (BPFAS) in a sample of rural children with overweight and obesity. Relationships between mealtime behavior and health outcomes are also explored.
  
  
  METHODS
  EFA was used to assess the fit of the BPFAS in a group of 160 treatment-seeking children (Mage = 9.11, SD = 1.77) living in rural Midwest communities. Correlations were also computed between factor scores and select health variables (child body mass index z-score and diet variables).
  
  
  RESULTS
  The EFA identified a 5-factor solution as the best fitting model (Tucker-Lewis Index = .96, root mean square error of approximation = .05), although several items (i.e., 7 of 25) did not load on any factor. 2 factors were correlated with health variables of interest.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Study results suggest that certain items on the BPFAS may not be appropriate for use with rural children with pediatric overweight or obesity. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.
authors: MA, Clinical Child Psychology Program, The University of Kansas, 2008 Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA. kimberly.canter@gmail.com.
authors: Ann M
authors: AM
authors: Davis
authors: Kimberly S
authors: KS
authors: Canter
authors: Cathleen Odar
authors: CO
authors: Stough
authors: Meredith Dreyer
authors: MD
authors: Gillette
authors: Susana
authors: S
authors: Patton
mesh_terms: D015992:Body Mass Index; D002648:Child; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D050177:Overweight / Q000523:psychology*; D011594:Psychometrics; D012424:Rural Population; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: health behavior; obesity; weight management