The Terneuzen Birth Cohort. Longer exclusive breastfeeding duration is associated with leaner body mass and a healthier diet in young adulthood

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Breastfeeding (BF) is protective against overweight and is associated with dietary behaviour. The aims of our study were to assess the relationship between exclusive BF duration and BMI, waist circumference (WC) and waist-hip ratio (...

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Main Authors: van Buuren Stef, Van Wouwe Jacobus P, Buskermolen Michelle PJ, Renders Carry M, De Kroon Marlou LA, Hirasing Remy A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/11/33