Weight status and perception of body image in children: the effect of maternal immigrant status
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Weight status and perception of body image in children: the effect of maternal immigrant status
BACKGROUND Recent studies have shown that body image perception is an important factor in weight control and may be influenced by culture and ethnicity. The aim of the present study was to assess the relationship between immigrant status of the mother and weight status and body image perception of the child. METHODS In total, 2706 schoolchildren (1405 boys and 1301 girls) aged 8-9 years and t...
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عنوان ژورنال: Nutrition Journal
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1475-2891
DOI: 10.1186/1475-2891-11-85