| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9318805 | Early Human Development | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Paternal height has an independent influence on size at birth. This predominantly influences length and skeletal growth of the baby. In contrast to maternal obesity the degree of paternal obesity does not influence birth weight. This work suggests that there is genetic regulation of skeletal growth while the maternal environment predominantly alters the adiposity of the fetus.
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Authors
Bridget Knight, Beverley M. Shields, Martina Turner, Roy J. Powell, Chittaranjan S. Yajnik, Andrew T. Hattersley,