Thursday, October 25, 2012

Re: obesity and the first 6 months of life

http://www.familypracticenews.com/news/child-adolescent-medicine/single-article/focus-on-obesity-prevention-in-early-childhood/0cf5825c7689c8031c9fa3d07f13145c.html


Focus on Obesity Prevention in Early Childhood


By: SHARON WORCESTER, Family Practice News Digital Network

One thing that stands out based on the data included in the IOM report, as well as from other recent research, is the importance of identifying children at high risk for obesity based on accelerated weight gain during the first 6 months of life, Dr. Taveras said.





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