As many as half of all children in middle school may be overweight or at risk of being overweight, according to the results of a new U.S. study. However, the results of a study from the UK indicate that many parents do not see a problem.
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Grohol, J. (2004). Many Parents Clueless About Children’s Weight. Psych Central. Retrieved on February 14, 2012, from http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2004/06/05/many-parents-clueless-about-childrens-weight/
Grohol, J. (2004). Many Parents Clueless About Children’s Weight. Psych Central. Retrieved on February 14, 2012, from http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2004/06/05/many-parents-clueless-about-childrens-weight/
