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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 567-568 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Pediatrics |
| Volume | 85 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Validity of Maternal-Reported Weight and Height of 2–5 Year Old Children. / JANI, Rati; Mihrshahi, Seema; Mandalika, Subhadra; Mallan, Kimberley M.
In: Indian Journal of Pediatrics, Vol. 85, No. 7, 01.07.2018, p. 567-568.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter
TY - JOUR
T1 - Validity of Maternal-Reported Weight and Height of 2–5 Year Old Children
AU - JANI, Rati
AU - Mihrshahi, Seema
AU - Mandalika, Subhadra
AU - Mallan, Kimberley M.
PY - 2018/7/1
Y1 - 2018/7/1
N2 - To the Editor: In affluent-urban areas of India, overweight (6 %) and obesity (8 %) are prevalent in children as young as 2–5 y [1]. A potential risk factor for childhood obesity could be parent’s under-reporting their child’s anthropometry. In Indian culture, a larger body size is typically acceptable, and mothers may consider a chubby baby as healthy [2]. Therefore, it was proposed that Indian mothers may underreport their child’s weight status. The present study examined the validity of maternal reported height and weight of young, urban-affluent Indian children aged 2–5 y.
AB - To the Editor: In affluent-urban areas of India, overweight (6 %) and obesity (8 %) are prevalent in children as young as 2–5 y [1]. A potential risk factor for childhood obesity could be parent’s under-reporting their child’s anthropometry. In Indian culture, a larger body size is typically acceptable, and mothers may consider a chubby baby as healthy [2]. Therefore, it was proposed that Indian mothers may underreport their child’s weight status. The present study examined the validity of maternal reported height and weight of young, urban-affluent Indian children aged 2–5 y.
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U2 - 10.1007/s12098-014-1400-0
DO - 10.1007/s12098-014-1400-0
M3 - Letter
VL - 85
SP - 567
EP - 568
JO - Indian Journal of Practical Pediatrics
JF - Indian Journal of Practical Pediatrics
SN - 0972-9607
IS - 7
ER -