Overall gestational weight gain mediates the relationship between maternal and child obesity

• Main Authors: Michele J. Josey (Author), Lauren E. McCullough (Author), Cathrine Hoyo (Author), ClarLynda Williams-DeVane (Author)
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• 出版: BMC, 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Approximately 17% of children in the U.S. are obese. Children that are overweight or obese are also more likely to be obese as adults and suffer from various chronic diseases and premature death. Maternal obesity can affect the weight status of her offspring through intrauterine...