Abstract
The study examined the accuracy of maternal-perceived child weight. Urban affluent mothers of 111 children aged 2-5 years were recruited. Nearly a quarter of mothers overestimated their underweight child as 'normal weight' and all overweight/obese children were perceived as 'normal weight'. Mothers, therefore, were unable to recognize their child's true weight status.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 412-413 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Indian Pediatrics |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |