Longitudinal associations of maternal stress and child stress with child body mass index trajectory.
Genevieve Fridlund DuntonDaniel ChuChristine H NayaBritni Ryan BelcherTyler B MasonPublished in: Pediatric obesity (2020)
Children's own perceptions of stress may play a larger contributing role in BMI progression during middle childhood than their mother's perceived stress levels. These findings underscore the importance of focusing on children's stress-coping strategies for promoting a healthy weight.