Breastfeeding Associations with Childhood Obesity and Body Composition: Findings from a Racially Diverse Maternal–Child Cohort

Volume: 18, Issue: 3, Pages: 178 - 187
Published: Apr 1, 2022
Abstract
Background: Studies suggest breastfeeding lowers obesity risk in childhood, but generalizability of existing evidence is limited. We examined associations of breastfeeding with childhood overweight, obesity, and percentage body fat, in a racially diverse maternal–child cohort. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 823 children, ages 4–8 years, enrolled in the Environmental Exposures and Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) cohort, a subset of the...
Paper Details
Title
Breastfeeding Associations with Childhood Obesity and Body Composition: Findings from a Racially Diverse Maternal–Child Cohort
Published Date
Apr 1, 2022
Journal
Volume
18
Issue
3
Pages
178 - 187
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