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However, the overweight\/obese children had a significantly lower plantar arch height (0.9 \u00b1 0.3 cm) than their non\u2010overweight counterparts (1.1 \u00b1 0.2 cm; <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> = 0.04).<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:italic>Discussion:<\/jats:italic> The lower plantar arch height found in the overweight\/obese children suggests that the flatter feet characteristic of overweight\/obese preschool children may be caused by structural changes in their foot anatomy. 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