Likelihood of obesity in early and late childhood based on growth trajectory during infancy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood obesity rates have reached epidemic levels with Mediterranean countries reporting among the highest numbers globally. Evidence suggests early life factors, including infant growth rate, increase the likelihood of obesity later in childhood. However, optimal rates of infant growth associated with lower odds of future obesity still remain undetermined. The study aim was to determine the optimal infant growth rate associated with a lower likelihood of childhood overweight and obesity.

Methods

Perinatal and anthropometric data collected from 1778 Greek preschool (2-5 years old) and 2294 Greek preadolescent (10-12 years old) children participating in the ToyBox and the Healthy Growth Study (HGS) respectively, was combined for examination. Logistic regression

SUBMITTER: Moschonis G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10299912 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature