Independent variables examined from lifecourse of 5-year-old children
| Lifecourse | Independent variables |
|---|---|
| Pre-pregnancy | Maternal pre-pregnancy BMI |
| Early pregnancy | Family stability |
| Maternal smoking in pregnancy, maternal education level | |
| Paternal education level | |
| Birth | Child's birth weight, gestational age, gender |
| Maternal parity | |
| Infancy | Child's breastfeeding status |
| When children averaged 5 years age | Child's age, height, BMI, waist circumference, food intake: top and fruits and vegetables food groups, nutrient intake: energy and fats intake |
| Family household weekly income, entitlement to means tested healthcare benefits scheme, family structure (marital status), support from partner, parents, children and relatives | |
| Maternal age, height, BMI, waist circumference, smoking, employment status, food intake: top and fruits and vegetables food groups, nutrient intake: energy and fats intake, self-rated health status | |
| Paternal height, BMI, waist circumference, smoking, employment status, self-rated health status |
BMI, body mass index.