Parents accurately perceive problematic eating behaviors but overestimate physical activity levels in preschool children

The aim of this study is to examine the associations between parents’ perceptions of their child’s physical activity and eating behaviors to actual physical activity, body mass index percentage (BMI%), and body fat percentage (BF%). A secondary aim is to examine additional parental determinants to child’s physical activity. Participants were preschool children (N = 114, 59 females, Mage= 4.06) from three University-sponsored centers and parents...