Patterns of Early Life Weight Gain and Female Onset of Puberty

Context Prepubertal obesity is a well-established predictor of earlier pubertal onset, which is itself a risk factor for poor health and well-being. Identifying specific patterns of weight gain in early life may help explain differential risk for earlier pubertal onset. Objective The objective of the study was to examine patterns of weight gain across infancy and early childhood in relation to pubertal onset outcomes. Design, Setting, and...