Aim To update a systematic review and meta‐analysis of the association of breastfeeding
with overweight or obesity that had been commissioned by the World Health Organization …

Introduction More than 98% of infant deaths occur in low-and middle-income countries
(LMICs). Breastfeeding improves infant survival and protects against certain illnesses, such …

The prevalence of obesity among youth in the USA is currently> 18% with projections that
more than half of today's children will be obese as adults. The growth trajectory of children …

Introduction: Obesity is a current public health concern. Higher body weight is influenced by
genetic and environmental parameters, and their interplay and is associated with a greater …

Maternal exposure to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy may
have a programming effect on the physical development of the offspring. However, the …

Early childhood obesity is serious public health problem, and poses a risk of obesity in later
life. The study aimed to investigate whether infant feeding affects risk of overweight and …

One in five preschool-aged children in the United States is obese, and children with
disabilities are significantly impacted. This study aimed to determine the association …

Background Adverse early life exposures might negatively affect foetal and infant
development, predisposing children to obesity. We aimed to systematically identify and …

The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of overweight and obesity in a sample of
children who were exclusively or predominantly breastfed for at least 6 months compared to …

Objective: To examine the potential association between exclusive breastfeeding and its
duration on physical fitness (PF) components during childhood. Materials and Methods: A …