Development and validation of the Child Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (CTFEQr17)
Description
Objective
To develop and validate a child and adolescent version of the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (CTFEQr17) and to assess its psychometric properties and factor structure. We also examined associations between the CTFEQr17 and BMI and food preferences.
Design
A two-phase approach was utilized, employing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
Setting
Primary and secondary schools, UK.
Subjects
In phase 1, seventy-six children (thirty-nine boys; mean age 12·3 (sd 1·4) years) were interviewed to ascertain their understanding of the original TFEQr21 and to develop accessible and understandable items to create the CTFEQr17. In phase 2, 433 children (230 boys; mean age 12·0 (sd 1·7) years) completed the CTFEQr17 and a food preference questionnaire, a sub-sample (n 253; 131 boys) had their height and weight measured, and forty-five children (twenty-three boys) were interviewed to determine their understanding of the CTFEQr17.
Results
The CTFEQr17 showed good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α=0·85) and the three-factor structure was retained: cognitive restraint (CR), uncontrolled eating (UE) and emotional eating (EE). Qualitative data demonstrated a high level of understanding of the questionnaire (95 %). High CR was found to be significantly associated with a higher body weight, BMI and BMI percentile. High UE and EE scores were related to a preference for high-fat savoury and high-fat sweet foods. The relationships between CTFEQr17, anthropometry and food preferences were stronger for girls than boys.
Conclusions
The CTFEQr17 is a psychometrically sound questionnaire for use in children and adolescents, and associated with anthropometric and food preference measures.
Impact and interest:
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ID Code: | 150934 |
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Item Type: | Contribution to Journal (Journal Article) |
Refereed: | Yes |
Measurements or Duration: | 10 pages |
Keywords: | Eating behaviours, Children, Obesity, Psychometric properties, Validation |
DOI: | 10.1017/S1368980018001210 |
ISSN: | 1368-9800 |
Pure ID: | 44081361 |
Divisions: | Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Health Past > Institutes > Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation Current > Schools > School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences |
Copyright Owner: | Consult author(s) regarding copyright matters |
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Deposited On: | 07 Feb 2020 06:33 |
Last Modified: | 09 Jun 2024 12:31 |
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