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This study aims to investigate the association of parents\u2019 adherence to the Mediterranean diet and family time with the weight status of children. The research is part of BeE-school, a cluster-randomized trial implemented in primary schools located in socially vulnerable contexts. A total of 735 children (380 boys and 355 girls) aged 6 to 10 participated in the study. Anthropometrics were assessed during school time, and weight status was categorized, while parents self-reported sociodemographic variables, adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MEDAS questionnaire), and family time. Children from families with higher education levels whose parents have a high adherence to the Mediterranean diet have lower odds of overweight\/obesity (odds ratio (OR) 0.301, 95% CI 0.143\u20130.634, p = 0.002). Also, children from families with lower education levels who have more time together with their family have lower odds of overweight\/obesity (OR 0.731, 95% CI 0.573\u20130.934, p = 0.012). The family environment, mainly family time together and adherence to the Mediterranean diet, exerts a significant influence on children\u2019s weight status. 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