The Hatch Blog
Articles in Obesity:
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Pregnancy
Healthy pregnancy may prevent childhood obesity
There's a very interesting piece about childhood obesity at the Los Angeles Times that focuses on what we can do... -
Baby
Formula feeding, early introduction of infant food may not contribute to childhood obesity
Does breastfeeding or the age at which other foods are introduced to infants affect the risk of obesity in early childhood? Research... -
Pregnancy
Pre-pregnancy weight is increasing, bringing greater risk
Higher pre-pregnancy weight may mean more pregnancy-related complications. -
Pregnancy health and wellness
Obesity before pregnancy linked to childhood weight problems
A child's weight may be influenced by his mother even before he is actually born, according to new research. -
Nutrition
Obesity and diabetes is set before birth
Studies with rats show permanent "malprogramming" of metabolism, appetite center. -
Baby
Newborn's first week may be critical period for developing obesity in adulthood
Babies who gain weight rapidly during their very first week of life may be more likely to be overweight as young adults, according... -
Baby
Healthy habits: Know your child's BMI
In August 2003 the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement stating that BMI (Body Mass Index) will serve as the...