Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Study: Intake of carbohydrate-enriched foods after birth predisposes child to obesity later in life

Consumption of foods high in carbohydrates immediately after birth programs individuals for lifelong increased weight gain and obesity, a University at Buffalo animal study has found, even if caloric intake is restricted in adulthood for a period of time.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130320/Study-Intake-of-carbohydrate-enriched-foods-after-birth-predisposes-child-to-obesity-later-in-life.aspx

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