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Molecule metabolite variations in breast milk may hold risk factors for childhood obesity

New research suggests the composition of breast milk in normal weight mothers differs from that of overweight mothers, and that variations in small molecule metabolites found in breast milk are possible risk factors for childhood obesity.

11 Apr 2019

Plain facts about health risks of sugary drinks may offer new strategy to reduce childhood obesity

A new study at Columbia University suggests that giving mothers plain facts about the health risks of consuming sugary drinks during pregnancy and early childhood may offer a new strategy to reduce childhood obesity.

10 Apr 2019

Study compares use of breast milk to formula in children who underwent bone marrow transplant

A new pilot study compared the use of human breast milk to formula in children less than 5 years of age who underwent bone marrow transplant (BMT), measuring the levels of inflammatory and pro-inflammatory biomarkers in the stool and blood to assess inflammatory injury to the intestinal microbiome.

5 Apr 2019

Household dust may be contributing to childhood obesity epidemic

New research has found that chemicals found in household dust may promote fat cell development and contribute to increased weight gain in children.

1 Apr 2019

Sugary drinks may soon face stricter restrictions

Two leading Medical organisations have called for stricter regulations for sugary drinks marketed for children and young adults.

27 Mar 2019

People who buy more promotional items have increased chance of being obese

Shoppers whose supermarket trolleys are stacked with food and drink offered on special promotions have more than a 50% increased chance of being obese, according to a Cancer Research UK report published today.

27 Mar 2019

Boys with obesity enter puberty at earlier age, shows study

Girls are not the only ones who go through puberty early if they have obesity. Boys with obesity enter puberty at an earlier age than average, according to a study that will be presented Sunday at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in New Orleans, La.

25 Mar 2019

Mild sleep apnea during pregnancy changes sugar levels and may affect infant growth patterns

A study conducted by Sarah Farabi, PhD, RN, while she was a post-doctoral fellow working with Dr. Teri Hernandez at the University of Colorado College of Nursing and School of Medicine in 2018 found that mild sleep apnea changed sugar levels during pregnancy and was connected to infant growth patterns related to increased risk of obesity.

20 Mar 2019

Food pantry clients more likely to make healthy choices when meal kits and recipe tastings are available

Food pantry clients are more likely to select whole grains and leafy greens when they are arranged with all ingredients needed to make a meal, reports a new study from the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut.

19 Mar 2019

Single working mothers are being blamed for childhood obesity

Single working mothers are to blame for the childhood obesity epidemic in the UK, according to a new scientific study.

12 Mar 2019

Chilean food regulations are changing food perceptions and purchasing habits, study suggests

Food regulations targeted at reducing obesity make a positive impact on those most likely to purchase the family's food - mothers.

17 Feb 2019

Study finds early home and family factors linked to development of obesity

A new 21-year longitudinal study identified multiple risk factors related to the family and home environment associated with the timing and faster increase in body mass increase (BMI), ultimately leading to overweight or obesity in adulthood.

12 Feb 2019

Watching TV more strongly linked to obesity in children, finds study

The simple act of switching on the TV for some downtime could be making a bigger contribution to childhood obesity than we realize, according to new research from the University of South Australia.

11 Feb 2019

Study finds high rates of weight-based bullying among LBGTQ teens

Adolescents who identify as LGBTQ often face victimization and bullying because of their sexual and/or gender identity.

7 Feb 2019

Programs to reduce childhood obesity must include all family members, suggests study

Many mothers have to navigate a sea of advice from family and experts when it comes to feeding their babies. Nonetheless, nutrition educators typically focus only on the mother, even in Latino communities where grandmothers and other older female relatives often play major roles in caring for children.

4 Feb 2019

Childhood Obesity News and Research

Molecule metabolite variations in breast milk may hold risk factors for childhood obesity

Plain facts about health risks of sugary drinks may offer new strategy to reduce childhood obesity

Study compares use of breast milk to formula in children who underwent bone marrow transplant

Household dust may be contributing to childhood obesity epidemic

Sugary drinks may soon face stricter restrictions

People who buy more promotional items have increased chance of being obese

Boys with obesity enter puberty at earlier age, shows study

Mild sleep apnea during pregnancy changes sugar levels and may affect infant growth patterns

Food pantry clients more likely to make healthy choices when meal kits and recipe tastings are available

Single working mothers are being blamed for childhood obesity

Chilean food regulations are changing food perceptions and purchasing habits, study suggests

Study finds early home and family factors linked to development of obesity

Watching TV more strongly linked to obesity in children, finds study

Study finds high rates of weight-based bullying among LBGTQ teens

Programs to reduce childhood obesity must include all family members, suggests study

Study finds need for early childhood obesity prevention interventions

Scientists pinpoint a set of molecules that wire the body weight center of the brain

Obesity risk factors may differ for Hispanic and non-Hispanic white children

Measures of biochemical hypoglycemia linked to high risk of severe hypoglycemic events

In-school nutrition programs among students limit increases in BMI, finds study

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