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Birth-to-childhood tracking of linear growth and weight gain in the MINA-Brazil Study.

Barbara Hatzlhoffer LourençoCaroline Zani RodriguesAna Alice de Araújo DamascenoMarly Augusto CardosoMarcia Caldas de Castro
Published in: Revista de saude publica (2024)
There was significant tracking of HAZ and WAZ since birth, with indication of substantial stability of nutritional status between ages two and five years. Differential tracking according to household wealth should be considered for planning early interventions for preventing malnutrition.
Keyphrases
  • weight gain
  • birth weight
  • gestational age
  • body mass index
  • physical activity
  • pregnant women
  • young adults
  • pregnancy outcomes