26 Jul Child–Parent Resemblance in Body Weight Weaker in Minorities
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Qi Zhang, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
School of Community and Environmental Health
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Medical Research: What are the main findings of the study?
Dr. Zhang: This study found the child-parent resemblance in body weight status varied by socio-demographics in the U.S. In short, the resemblance in BMI is weaker in minorities, older children and lower socioeconomic groups.