Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8777701 | Early Human Development | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
- Stress exposure, in both the pre-and post-natal periods, is positively associated with early childhood BMI.
- Cumulative maternal stress has greater impacts on childhood BMI than stress experienced only pre- or post-natally.
- Stress reduction interventions in either the pre- or post-natal period may decrease the likelihood of childhood obesity.
- Interventions that target both the pre- and post-natal periods of early childhood will be most impactful.
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Authors
Charlotte V. Farewell, Zaneta M. Thayer, Jini E. Puma, Susan Morton,