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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Language: | English |
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2007-08-07.
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