TABLE 2.
Parental Perceptions of Child Weight Status (Age 4–5 Years; N = 3557)
| Underweight Perception | Normal Weight Perception | Overweight Perception | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight children | 77 | 94 | 1 |
| Normal weight children | 375 | 2291 | 16 |
| Overweight/obese children | 9 | 563 | 131 |
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