Early-life gut microbiota plays a role in determining the health and risk of develo**
diseases in later life. Various perinatal factors have been shown to contribute to the …

Body composition analysis has become a useful tool in both clinical and research settings.
Its use in the pediatric population is complicated by the rapid periods of growth and physical …

Abstract Background: In Europe, although the prevalence of childhood obesity seems to be
plateauing in some countries, progress on tackling this important public health issue …

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 …

Early-life determinants are thought to be a major factor in the rapid increase of obesity.
However, while maternal nutrition has been extensively studied, the effects of breastfeeding …

What is already known about this subject Children from low socioeconomic households are
at greater risk of obesity. Children predominantly breastfed have a reduced risk of early …

This article is a comprehensive review on developmental origins of health and disease
regarding various factors related to the origins of cardiovascular diseases from early life. It …

Breastfeeding has an important role in the prevention of different forms of childhood
malnutrition, including wasting, stunting, over-and underweight and micronutrient …

Background: The pattern of infant feeding during the first 1000-day period—from conception
to the second birthday—has a significant influence on the child's growth trajectory. The …

Abstract Research Questions What are the non‐modifiable (socioeconomic, genetic) and
modifiable factors (physical activity, dietary behaviors) related to childhood (under age 12) …