Warschburger P, Kröller K. Maternal perception of weight status and health risks associated with obesity in children.
BMI is a ratio of weight to height that, though imperfect, offers a quick and easy assessment of weight status.
The interaction of weight status by serving-size condition did not reach statistical significance (P=0.2).
Both studies found no relationship between weight stigma/responsibility and eating behaviors regardless of weight status.
The gold standard for categorisation of weight status is clinically measured body mass index (BMI), but this is often not practical in large epidemiological studies.
Changes in IL-1β correlated positively with changes of weight status, interferon-γ, IL-6, IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor α (all Ps <.01).
Parental Perceptions of Weight Status in Preterm Compared with Term Infants.
Conclusion Parental perception of weight status was impaired among parents of overweight children regardless of gestational age.
Regardless of weight status, dieting may be a marker for other unhealthy behaviors and depressed mood in adolescents.
Murphy, LT, Skinner, AC, Check, J, Warner, DD, and Perrin, EM. "Parental Perceptions of Weight Status in Preterm Compared with Term Infants". American journal of perinatology 33, no.
There were also increases in discussions with providers about weight/BMI and parental accuracy of overweight assessment.Parent accuracy of weight status and short-term childhood dietary and physical activity behavior changes improved following resident pediatrician use of a toolkit to support communication of weight status and counseling.
