TITLE

Does birth weight predict childhood obesity?

AUTHOR(S)

Persons, Robert K.; Sevdy, Tristan L.; Nichols, William

PUB. DATE

June 2008

SOURCE

Journal of Family Practice;Jun2008, Vol. 57 Issue 6, p409

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article reports on the study regarding the significance of birth weight in predicting childhood obesity in the U.S. Because of the prevalence of childhood obesity, scientists and researchers are looking for ways to determine the causes and treatment of obesity. They discovered that birth weight can predict childhood obesity wherein a birth weight greater than 4,000 grams is associated with an increased risk of obesity in both childhood and adolescence. It reveals that the American Academy of Pediatrics states that genetic, environmental, or combinations of risk factors predisposes children to obesity.

ACCESSION #

32747730

 

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