Maternal size in pregnancy and body composition in children

Context: Evidence suggests that babies' fat mass at birth is greater if their mothers were themselves fatter during pregnancy, but it is unclear whether this association persists into childhood. Objective: To examine the relation between maternal size in pregnancy, early growth and body compos...

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Main Authors: Gale, Catharine R. (Author), Javaid, M. Kassim (Author), Robinson, Sian M. (Author), Law, Catherine M. (Author), Godfrey, Keith M. (Author), Cooper, Cyrus (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2007-08-07.
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