Table 1 Questionnaire on masticatory function (the dependent variable)
Domain | Questions |
|---|---|
A. General difficulties in chewing | 1. Does your child have any difficulty with chewing? |
B. Needing help when eating different types of food | 2. Do you mince the meat before your child eat? 3. Do you mince the vegetables before your child eat? 4. Do you mince the fruit before your child eat? 5. Does your child need caregiver’s help when eating food containing bones (such as chicken wings and pork ribs) ? |
C. Preference for eating soft food | 6. Does your child like to eat soft foods? |