The analyses of large epidemiological databases have suggested that infants and children
who show catch-up growth, or adiposity rebound at a younger age, are predisposed to the …

Epidemiological, clinical, physiological, cellular, and molecular evidence suggests that the
origins of obesity and metabolic dysfunction can be traced back to intrauterine life and …

Objective: Low birth weight has been linked to lower lean body mass and abdominal obesity
later in life, whereas high birth weight has been suggested to predict later obesity as …

Establishing sufficient skeletal muscle mass is essential for lifelong metabolic health. The
intrauterine environment is a major determinant of the muscle mass that is present for the life …

The intrauterine growth restricted (IUGR) fetus develops unique metabolic adaptations in
response to exposure to reduced nutrient supply. These adaptations provide survival value …

Background Low birth weight followed by accelerated weight gain during early childhood
has been associated with adverse metabolic and cardiovascular outcomes later in life. The …

Aim: Research in animals has shown that altering foetal nutrition by under-nourishing or
over-nourishing the mother or rendering her diabetic or foetal exposure to glucocorticoids …

Purpose Two crucial aspects of obesity prevention are early childhood and school-based
interventions. The main purpose of this systematic review wass to evaluate the efficacy and …

Objectives To evaluate the association between paternal obesity and fetal development and
pregnancy complications. Study Design This prospective cohort clinical trial analyzed data …

It is becoming increasingly apparent that conditions experienced in early life play an
important role in the long-term health of individuals. Alterations in development due to …