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BMI of parents in the study
| Mothers | Fathers | p-value3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 6321 | n = 674 | ||
| BMI2, n (%) | <0.001 | ||
| Underweight | 22 (4) | 3 (1) | |
| Normal weight | 381 (65) | 298 (45) | |
| Overweight | 125 (21) | 280 (43) | |
| Obesity | 55 (10) | 72 (11) | |
| BMI2, median (range) | 23.2 (16.2–48.4) | 25.4 (18.4–54.9) |
1Due to pregnancy, 65 mothers were excluded
2Self-reported weight and height were used
3Mothers and fathers were compared by using the chi-square test
