50% said they were not
concerned with their child's
weight.
• Of these, 21% mentioned
that other people were
concerned.
50% concerned about their
child's weight.
• Of these, 17% were
concerned because of advice
or an intervention by a
health care provider.
No significant differences in
weight concern between
female and male children.
38% concerned about PA.
82% indicated their child
had a safe place to play.
• Of these, 48% indicated a
safe area to play referred to
indoor areas.
71% had a playground/park
near their home.
• 5% mentioned that the
park/playground nearby was
unsafe.
89% of families with boys
reported access to a
playground, where as only
70% of families with girls
reported access.
69% of participants who
reported having access to a
playground reported more
active play than those with
no access.