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A Systematic Review of Parental Perception of Overweight Status in Children.

Authors :
Parry, Lauren L.
Netuveli, Gopalakrisbnan
Parry, Jody
Saxena, Sonia
Source :
Journal of Ambulatory Care Management; Jul-Sep2008, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p253-268, 16p, 1 Chart, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article discusses the systematic review of parental perception of overweight status in children. Twenty-three studies satisfied inclusion criteria, representing 3864 overweight children from seven countries and five distinct standard definitions of overweight status. Parental recognition of their child's overweight status ranged from 6.2 percent to 73 percent.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01489917
Volume :
31
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Ambulatory Care Management
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32899582
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAC.0000324671.29272.04