A pragmatic controlled trial to prevent childhood obesity within a risk group at maternity and child health-care clinics: results up to six years of age (the VACOPP study)

A pragmatic controlled trial to prevent childhood obesity within a risk group at maternity and child health-care clinics: results up to six years of age (the VACOPP study)

Abstract Background Obesity in childhood appears often during the toddler years. The prenatal environment influences obesity risk. Maternal gestational diabetes, the child’s diet, and physical activity in the first few years have an important role in subsequent weight gain. A study was conducted to...

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Main Authors: Taina Mustila, Jani Raitanen, Päivi Keskinen, Riitta Luoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Childhood obesity
Prevention
Diet
Physical activity
Intervention
Gestational diabetes mellitus
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-018-1065-3

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