Prepregnancy obesity is associated with cognitive outcomes in boys in a low-income, multiethnic birth cohort.

Elizabeth Marie WidenAmy R NicholsLinda G KahnPam Factor-LitvakBeverly J InselLori HoepnerSara M DubeVirginia RauhFrederica PereraAndrew Rundle

Published in: BMC pediatrics (2019)

Prepregnancy overweight and obesity were associated with lower IQ among boys, but not girls, at 7 years. These findings are important considering overweight and obesity prevalence and the long-term implications of early cognitive development.

Keyphrases

weight gain
body mass index
weight loss
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
risk factors
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
physical activity