Birthweight z-score and fat-free mass at birth predict body composition at 3 years in Danish children born from obese mothers.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

We investigated associations between newborn body composition and anthropometry and body composition at 3 years in Danish children born from obese mothers.

Methods

Analyses are based on data from the observational cohort study SKOT II (SKOT; small children's diet and well-being (Danish)). Body composition at birth and at 3 years was assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), respectively. Multiple linear regression models were applied to determine associations between newborn body composition and anthropometry and body composition at 3 years.

Results

Birthweight z-score (BWZ) was positively associated with fat-free mass (FFM), height, fat-free mass index (FFMI), fat mass (FM) and fat mass index (FMI) at 3 y

SUBMITTER: Berglund NR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9322285 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature