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Parents normalize their children's overweight: 85% think they are normal but more than half actually exceed it
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Parents normalize their children's overweight: 85% think they are normal but more than half actually exceed it

A study by Nestlé, the University of Finis Terrae, and Ipsos reveals that 85% of parents believe their children have a normal weight, but only 43% of schoolchildren actually fall into this category, with 51% having overweight or obesity. The report highlights a normalization of childhood overweight, noting little change in habits related to excessive weight over previous years. It also points out issues such as limited physical activity, high screen time, and economic barriers affecting access to healthy food.

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Parents normalize their children's overweight: 85% think they are normal but more than half actually exceed it

A study by Nestlé, the University of Finis Terrae, and Ipsos reveals that 85% of parents believe their children have a normal weight, but only 43% of schoolchildren actually fall into this category, with 51% having overweight or obesity. The report highlights a normalization of childhood overweight, noting little change in habits related to excessive weight over previous years. It also points out issues such as limited physical activity, high screen time, and economic barriers affecting access to healthy food.

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