Which infancy growth parameters are associated with later adiposity? The Cambridge Baby Growth Study

• Main Authors: Ken K. Ong (Author), Tuck Seng Cheng (Author), L. Olga (Author), P. M. Prentice (Author), C. J. Petry (Author), I. A. Hughes (Author), D. B. Dunger (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2020-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Highly consistent positive associations are reported between infancy growth and later obesity risk. However, it is unclear whether infancy growth parameters beyond body weight add to the prediction of later obesity risk. Aim: To assess whether infancy length and skinfold thicknesses add...