Study protocol: intervention in maternal perception of preschoolers’ weight among Mexican and Mexican-American mothers

Abstract Background: Childhood obesity is a public health issue negatively affecting children’s physical and psychosocial health. Mothers are children’s primary caregivers, thus key players in childhood obesity prevention. Studies have indicated that mothers underestimate their children’s weight....

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Main Authors: Flores Peña, Yolanda, He, Meizi, Sosa, Erica T., Avila Alpirez, Hermelinda, Trejo Ortíz, Perla María
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2018
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Online Access:http://eprints.uanl.mx/16226/1/136.pdf