Scale Overview
The Beverage Intake Questionnaire for Latino Children – BIQ-L was developed by Amy L. Beck, Alicia Fernandez, Suzanna M. Martinez (2023). It is designed to measure Beverage Intake. The scale is intended for use with Parents of Latino children aged 1-5.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 13 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, 100% Fruit Juice, Flavored Milk, Unflavored Milk.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Sugar-Sweetened Beverages |
1,2,3,5,6,8 |
6 |
| 100% Fruit Juice |
4,7 |
2 |
| Flavored Milk |
9 |
1 |
| Unflavored Milk |
10,11,12,13 |
4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = 0 days, 1 = 1 day, 2 = 2 days, 3 = 3 days, 4 = 4 days, 5 = 5 days, 6 = 6 days, 7 = 7 days.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not reported.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.