Based on prior empirical and theoretical work, this study investigated the following hypotheses: (1) maternal exposure to IPV will be associated with higher odds of obesity at age 5 years in their children; (2) maternal exposure to IPV will be associated with feeding practices and behaviors that elevate risk for childhood obesity; and (3) maternal perception of lower neighborhood safety will increase the effect of IPV
on childhood obesity risk.
For the first time, researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health studied the effects of gestational weight gain
on childhood obesity risk among a multi-ethnic urban population.
Further, there has been little research on the long - term effects of gestational weight gain
on childhood obesity risk in vulnerable populations.
For a summary of existing research, view Elsie's abstracts
on childhood obesity risk factors and interventions in the first 1,000 days.
Not exact matches
Childhood obesity can have negative effects
on health outcomes, including putting kids at
risk for Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
Breastfeeding is recommended by the White House Task Force
on Childhood Obesity as one one of the ways to reduce the risk of childhood obesity (1 out of 3 American kids is now overweight o
Childhood Obesity as one one of the ways to reduce the risk of childhood obesity (1 out of 3 American kids is now overweight or
Obesity as one one of the ways to reduce the
risk of
childhood obesity (1 out of 3 American kids is now overweight o
childhood obesity (1 out of 3 American kids is now overweight or
obesity (1 out of 3 American kids is now overweight or obese).
2) Will the Commission ask EFSA to evaluate potential
risks of high sugar levels in baby foods and young child formula, including effects
on levels of
childhood obesity and
on the developing taste palates of children?
«There is limited evidence based data
on how best to mitigate adverse metabolic effects of
obesity on mothers (spontaneous miscarriage, gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and need for cesarean delivery) and their offspring (congenital anomalies, neonatal adiposity and
risk for
childhood obesity) once a woman is pregnant.
The statement is based
on a review of existing scientific research published in peer - reviewed medical journals that documents a strong association between adverse experiences in
childhood and teen years and a greater likelihood of developing
risk factors such as
obesity, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes earlier than those not experiencing adverse experiences.
Therefore research is needed to understand the role of maternal influences
on the
risk of
obesity in
childhood and the value of preventive strategies targeted to women of childbearing age.
Of course, healthy portions and plenty of physical activity are still important, but by simply tweaking what's
on the menu you can help your child enjoy an active
childhood in a slimmer body and reduce his or her
risk of
obesity - related diseases too early in life.
This statement replaces the outdated 1998 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement «Cholesterol in
Childhood,» which has been retired.3 New data emphasize the negative effects of excess dietary intake of saturated and trans fats and cholesterol as well as the effect of carbohydrate intake, the
obesity epidemic, the metabolic / insulin - resistance syndrome, and the decreased level of physical activity and fitness
on the
risk of adult - onset CVD.
Moreover, interventions aimed at improving neighborhood safety may have a benefit
on reducing
childhood obesity risk, even among those exposed to family violence.