Scientists Hope Detection Of Obesity At 6 Months Can Prevent A Lifetime Of Weight Problems And Related Health Issues
Scientists Hope Detection Of Obesity At 6 Months Can Prevent A Lifetime Of Weight Problems And Related Health Issues
Obesity can be detected in infants as young as 6 months, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. By analyzing the electronic medical records of babies seen for routine “well-child” visits to the UTMB pediatric clinic, the investigators found that about 16 percent of 6-month-olds fit the study’s criterion for obesity – a weight-for-length …
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