Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 216-221 , July 2009

Do Parents Accurately Perceive Their Child's Weight Status?

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2007.12.014

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 216-221 , July 2009

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