Other parental characteristics have been implicated in the quality of the home environment;
98 though not in relation to obesity. Mothers living with a partner and with fewer children are
99 more likely to provide environments that are supportive of their child’s cognitive, emotional,
and social development20,21 100 . Smaller family size has also been associated with lower levels of disorganisation within the home22 101 . It is possible that these characteristics extend to aspects
102 of the food and activity environment