Breast feeding duration, age at starting periods and high BMI risk and adiposity in Indian children

This study utilized data from a prospective birth cohort study on 568 Indian children, to determine whether a longer duration of breastfeeding and later introduction of solid feeding were associated with a reduced higher body mass index (BMI) and less adiposity. Main outcomes were high BMI (>90th...

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Main Authors: Caleyachetty, A. (Author), Krishnaveni, G.V (Author), Veena, S.R (Author), Hill, J. (Author), Karat, S.C (Author), Fall, C.H (Author), Wills, A.K (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 2013-04.
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