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Systematic review and meta-analyses of risk factors for childhood overweight identifiable during infancy

Archives of Disease in Childhood · 2012 · Vol. 97(12) · pp. 1019–1026
Stephen WengSarah RedsellJ. A. SwiftMin YangCris Glazebrook

Abstract

Several risk factors for both overweight and obesity in childhood are identifiable during infancy. Future research needs to focus on whether it is clinically feasible for healthcare professionals to identify infants at greatest risk.

Breastfeeding Practices and InfluencesObesity, Physical Activity, DietGestational Diabetes Research and ManagementOverweightMedicineBreastfeedingBirth weightPediatricsChildhood obesityPregnancyEarly childhoodOdds ratioObesity

MeSH terms

Breast FeedingChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantMaleObesityPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsRisk FactorsWeight GainOverweight

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  • University of Nottingham
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