Pubertal Development and Prepubertal Height and Weight Jointly Predict Young Adult Height and Body Mass Index in a Prospective Study in South Africa [Community and International Nutrition]

Conclusions: Progression through puberty modifies the relation between prepubertal and adult anthropometry. Screening for early or rapid progression of puberty might identify children at an increased risk of becoming overweight or obese adults.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - June 30, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Stein, A. D., Lundeen, E. A., Martorell, R., Suchdev, P. S., Mehta, N. K., Richter, L. M., Norris, S. A. Tags: Research Need: Impact of Nutrition on Healthy Growth, Development, and Reproduction Community and International Nutrition Source Type: research