Prevention of Overweight in Infancy (POI.nz) study: a randomised controlled trial of sleep, food and activity interventions for preventing overweight from birth

• Main Authors: Taylor Barry J (Author), Heath Anne-Louise M (Author), Galland Barbara C (Author), Gray Andrew R (Author), Lawrence Julie A (Author), Sayers Rachel M (Author), Dale Kelly (Author), Coppell Kirsten J (Author), Taylor Rachael W (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Rapid weight gain during the first three years of life predicts child and adult obesity, and also later cardiovascular and other morbidities. Cross-sectional studies suggest that infant diet, activity and sleep are linked to excessiv...