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Table 4 Nurse participation rates in education in past two years (N = 90)

From: Promoting healthy weight for all young children: a mixed methods study of child and family health nurses’ perceptions of barriers and how to overcome them

Education topic

n (%)

Breastfeeding

80 (88.9)

Introduction of solids to infants (e.g. timing, types of foods)

60 (66.7)

Healthy eating for young children (0–5 years)

57 (63.3)

Healthy infant feeding practices (e.g. eating together as a family, use of food as reward)

55 (61.1)

Active play for young children (0–5 years)

42 (46.7)

Obesity prevention in children

41 (45.6)

Limiting sedentary behaviour (e.g. TV watching) in young children (0–5 years)

38 (42.2)

Obesity management in children

31 (34.4)

Behaviour change techniques

28 (31.1)