The Protective Effect of Exclusive Breastfeeding on Overweight/Obesity in Children with High Birth Weight.

Jung Won Lee Myeongjee Lee Jueun Lee Young Ju Kim Eun Hee Ha Hae Soon Kim

Published in: Journal of Korean medical science (2019)

HBW status is associated with overweight/obesity during early childhood. Exclusive breastfeeding is a significant protective factor against overweight/obesity in children with HBW.

Keyphrases

weight gain
birth weight
weight loss
body mass index
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
young adults
type diabetes
preterm infants
high fat diet induced
physical activity
skeletal muscle