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Most obese 10-year-olds were already overweight at age 7. Excessive weight gain did not occur in the first year of life, indicating childhood obesity
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Childhood Obesity Research
- Growth and Development Studies
Abstract:
The majority of the obese children among 965 ten-year olds were overweight already at 7 yrs, but had not gained weight excessively during the first year of life. The most critical period therefore is the age between 1 and 7 yrs.