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Subject: Long-term effects of rapid weight gain in children, adolescents and young adults with appropriate birth weight for gestational age: the kiel obesity prevention study

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Long-term effects of rapid weight gain in children, adolescents and young adults with appropriate birth weight for gestational age: the kiel obesity prevention studyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Rapid weight gain was related to increases in height, weight, a higher prevalence of overweight and central fat distribution. In addition, rapid weight gain was related to a higher REE in boys, but not to cardio-metabolic risk factors.
Source: Acta Paediatrica - November 3, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: B Hitze, A Bosy-Westphal, S Plachta-Danielzik, F Bielfeldt, M Hermanussen, MJ Müller Source Type: journals

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