Early Determinants of Obesity: Genetic, Epigenetic, and In Utero Influences

There is an emerging body of work indicating that genes, epigenetics, and the in utero environment can impact whether or not a child is obese. While certain genes have been identified that increase one’s risk for becoming obese, other factors such as excess gestational weight gain, gestational diabe...

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Main Authors: Kyung E. Rhee, Suzanne Phelan, Jeanne McCaffery
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/463850
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