Impact of Early Life Factors on Metabolic Phenotypes of Obesity in Preschool Children

CONCLUSIONSEarly life factors, such as maternal obesity and accelerated BMI growth rate between 6 and 24 months, were related not only to MHO but also to MUO. Children with these early life factors should be given interventions for weight control to prevent metabolic abnormalities.
Source: Diabetes Care - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research