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Child’s first 1000 days of life ‘critical’ in preventing obesity, academics say
Experts warn that a child’s trajectory is established early in life and the first 1,000 days – from pregnancy through to a ...
Call for early action to tackle ‘alarming’ rise of childhood obesity
Childhood obesity has risen to “alarming” levels, academics have said as they called for action to prevent unhealthy lifestyles setting in among babies and toddlers. At such a critical moment in US ...
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Childhood Obesity in the U.S. Continues to Rise
Childhood obesity rates continue to soar in the U.S. A new study finds obesity in children and teens increased significantly ...
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Childhood Adversity and Adult Obesity: Understanding the Long-Term Impact
Can early emotional wounds lead to long-term weight struggles? A new study suggests they can. Childhood adversity, ranging ...
Striking increase in obesity observed among youth between 2011 and 2023
A brief research report evaluated obesity among U.S. children and adolescents from 2011 to August 2023 and compared changes ...
WSU study finds possible link between childhood obesity and mothers’ smoking pre-pregnancy
The study found body mass index (BMI) patterns that could predict obesity, with findings published in Jama Network Open.