Proportion of Parents of Overweight Children (≥95th Percentile for BMI) Who Perceive Their Children as Overweight
| Child’s Age | Boys % (No.) | Girls % (No.) | Total % (No.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI = body mass index. | |||
| * P <.001 (boys vs girls). | |||
| † P <.001 (younger children vs older children) (7/40 vs 63/102). | |||
| 3–5 y | 12.5 (3/24) | 25 (4/16) | 17 (7/40)† |
| 6–8 y | 32 (6/19) | 60 (15/25) | 48 (21/44) |
| 9–12 y | 35 (18/51) | 89 (24/27) | 72 (42/58) |
| Total | 29 (27/94)* | 63 (43/68)* | 137 (70/142) |