Table 4 Descriptive Analysis and Group Comparisons of NIAS by BMI and Gender

Picky eating

7.10 (± 4.18)

6.77 (± 3.67)

6.53 (± 4.36)

0.63

–

Appetite

6.22 (± 4.04)

5.42 (± 4.18)

4.10 (± 3.53)

11.58*

UW > N > OW

Fear

2.03 (± 3.06)

1.96 (± 2.65)

1.92 (± 2.74)

0.05

–

NIAS total

15.35 (± 8.80)

14.15 (± 7.69)

12.55 (± 7.45)

4.45*

UW > N > OW

Picky eating

6.76 (± 4.09)

6.72 (± 4.11)

0.10

Appetite

5.38 (± 3.93)

4.67 (± 3.71)

1.95

Fear

1.94 (± 2.79)

1.97 (± 2.78)

− 0.12

NIAS total

14.08 (± 7.91)

13.36 (± 7.90)

0.95