Table 2

Parental perceptions of children's health (N=450)*

n%
Health status
 Very good to excellent39487.8
 Good4710.4
 Fair to poor81.8
Satisfaction with child's physical activity levels
 Satisfied or highly satisfied37684.5
 Neutral449.9
 Dissatisfied or highly dissatisfied255.6
Mother concerns about child's weight
 Yes5311.8
 No39788.2
Recall healthcare provider raising concerns about child's weight
 Yes194.2
 No42995.8
Routine health examination with GP in last year
 Yes33875.1
 No11224.9
  • *Denominator varies due to missing data.