In contrast, the data for Iceland (with an extremely low level of child deprivation - see table 5) show that six dimensions do not contribute at all to the overall deprivation level: the resulting deprivation score is entirely due the remaining eight variables. Firstly, the scale is built on “indicators” each trying to capture a kind of deprivation that children might experience. However, “indicators” are by definition “indicative” and may reflect larger issues than that specifically measured. The intake of fruit and vegetables may point to dietary shortcomings while the lack of a place for doing school homework may point to problems in the housing situation.