When parents believe their children are overweight -- regardless of whether they are or not -- those kids are likely to gain weight, a new study suggests.
"Parental perceptions may be something of a self-fulfilling prophecy," said study co-author Angelina Sutin. She is an assistant professor with the department of behavioral sciences and social medicine at Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee.
But shouldn't parents notice and take action if their kids weigh too much?
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