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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Vaquera, Elizabeth author Jones, Rebecca author Marí-Klose, Pau author Marí-Klose, Marga author Cunningham, Solveig A. author 2019-05-03T11:22:13Z 2019-05-03T11:22:13Z 2018-08 2019-05-03T11:22:14Z Objective: Unhealthy weight is a major global health concern. This study examines unhealthy weight among children in Spain and the role of the home environment therein. Data are from a 2010 national survey of families with children. We examined unhealthy weight among children ages 5-10 years using the WHO Child Growth Standards and used multivariate logistic regression to assess associations with family characteristics. Results: There was a high prevalence of unhealthy weight, with only 46% of children at normal weight. Both underweight and obesity were higher among boys (14%; 22%) than girls (13%; 12%). Underweight and obesity were higher among children of mothers with obesity and those with unemployed parents. Obesity was higher among children of mothers who were less educated (35%) and among children of immigrants (19%). We find high levels of unhealthy weight in children, with both underweight and obesity being predicted by the same family environment characteristics. Nutrició Obesitat en els infants Educació familiar Hàbits alimentaris Nutrition Obesity in children Domestic education Food habits Unhealthy weight among children in Spain and the role of the home environment