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Associations Between Child Weight Status And The Home Environment: An Analysis Of Parental Eating Policies, Emily Smith
Associations Between Child Weight Status And The Home Environment: An Analysis Of Parental Eating Policies, Emily Smith
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Background: Childhood obesity is a complex issue common in the U.S. today as it not only is associated with health-threatening comorbidities, but also increases a child’s likelihood of becoming overweight or obese during adulthood. Because of its complexity, several factors, including parents and the home environment, must be considered when assessing child weight status and also when aiming to prevent or treat childhood obesity.
Objective: To investigate specific food rules practiced within the home environment that are influencing child weight status and to identify if these rules contrast among children who are normal weight and those who are overweight/obese. Methods: …