Abstract:Aims: The aims of this study were to assess parental awareness of their own children's weight status and healthy habits, as well as to determine whether the daily use of water as a child's primary beverage is a predictor of pediatric obesity or overweight. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at two primary pediatric clinics and one urgent care clinic from September 2014 to November 2014. Data were collected from children's medical records as well as from parents of children aged 2-18 years. Chi-squa… Show more
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