Body mass index and height over three generations: evidence from the Lifeways cross-generational cohort study

• Main Authors: Murrin Celine M (Author), Kelly Gabrielle E (Author), Tremblay Richard E (Author), Kelleher Cecily C (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Obesity and its measure of body mass index are strongly determined by parental body size. Debate continues as to whether both parents contribute equally to offspring body mass which is key to understanding the aetiology of the diseas...