Diverse evidence suggests that the gut microbiota is involved in the development of obesity
and associated comorbidities. It has been reported that the composition of the gut microbiota …

Problem Several studies have indicated a protective effect of breastfeeding on reducing the
risk of childhood obesity, however, this remains controversial. The aim of this meta-analysis …

Background The increase in childhood obesity is a serious public health concern. Several
studies have indicated that breastfed children have a lower risk of childhood obesity than …

Objective To determine risk factors for childhood overweight that can be identified during the
first year of life to facilitate early identification and targeted intervention. Design Systematic …

Discusses the increase in the risk of school-aged children carrying excess body fat for
developing chronic disease. Concerns over the problem of childhood obesity; Calls for …

A large body of epidemiologic data show that diet quality follows a socioeconomic gradient.
Whereas higher-quality diets are associated with greater affluence, energy-dense diets that …

Objective To identify risk factors in early life (up to 3 years of age) for obesity in children in
the United Kingdom. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Avon longitudinal study of …

Background Overweight is among the major challenging health risk factors. It has been
claimed that birth weight, being a critical indicator of prenatal developmental conditions, is …

DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis of published epidemiological studies (cohort,
case–control or cross-sectional studies) comparing early feeding-mode and adjusting for …

Observational studies suggest a longer duration of breastfeeding to be associated dose
dependently with a decrease in risk of overweight in later life. The authors performed a …