Parental Perceptions of Children ’s Weight Status in 22 Countries: The WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative: COSI 2015/2017

Conclusion: Our study supplements the current literature on factors that influence parental perceptions of their child ’s weight status. Public health interventions aimed at promoting healthy childhood growth and development should consider parents’ knowledge and perceptions, as well as the sociocultural contexts in which children and families live.Obes Facts
Source: Obesity Facts - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research