Table 3 Access to support materials and use of guidelines
Access to Support Materials (n = 56) | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Standard growth charts for infants 0–2 years | 56 (100.0) |
BMI percentile charts for children 2–8 years | 52 (92.9) |
Dietitian to refer families with young children 0–5 year for nutrition advice | 43 (76.8) |
Lactation consultant to refer mothers to for breastfeeding advice | 54 (96.4) |
Educational materials on infant feeding | 52 (92.9) |
Education materials on healthy eating for toddlers and pre-schoolers | 52 (92.9) |
Education materials on promoting active play in young children | 27 (48.2) |
Education materials on limiting sedentary behaviour | 15 (26.8) |
None of the above | 1 (1.8) |
Use of Guidelines (n = 52) | |
Sedentary behaviour in young children 0–5 years | 15 (28.8) |
Infant feeding | 49 (94.2) |
Healthy eating in young children (0–5 years) | 50 (96.2) |
Physical activity in young children (0–5 years) | 31 (59.6) |
Don’t use any published guidelines | 2 (3.8) |