The association of fetal growth rate and growth in first year of life with childhood overweight: a cohort study.

Magnus Leth-MøllerUlla KampmannSusanne HedePer G OvesenAdam HulmanSine Knorr

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2024)

Fetal and infant growth were independently associated with overweight, but distinct combinations of fetal and infant growth showed marked differences in risk. Infant, but not fetal, growth improved a prediction model containing known confounders.

Keyphrases

physical activity
weight loss
weight gain
body mass index