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The Impact of the First 1,000 Days on Childhood Obesity

Healthy Weight | Obesity The first 1,000 days of life are a critical period for childhood obesity development, and thus prevention. This evidence brief provides the results of a systematic review on risk factors for and interventions that could prevent developing childhood obesity later in life. This evidence summary could be used in the creation of population-level obesity prevention interventions that are cost-effective and sustainable.
Author:
Taveras E., Perkins M., Woo Baidal J., et al.
Category:
Evidence Summary
Topics:
Breastfeeding & Childhood Nutrition, Chronic Disease Prevention, Healthy Weight | Obesity, Pregnancy & Prenatal Nutrition
Setting:
Children's Service/Child Care, Home, Community-at-large, Primary Care
Age:
Prenatal, Infant, Toddler (1-3), Adults (18-64)
Language:
English
Jurisdiction:
Local/Municipal/Regional, Provincial, National, International
Tags:
Body Mass Index, Breastfeeding, Childhood obesity, children, Chronic Disease Prevention, infants, Obesity, physical activity, pregnancy, weight

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