The influence of early nutrition and growth on body composition in childhood and early adult life

There is increasing evidence that events early in life may 'programme' later body composition (BC) and health outcomes. The aim of the work presented in this thesis was to test the following hypotheses: (l) birthweight and growth in infancy programme specific components of BC in later life...

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Main Author: Chomtho, Sirinuch
Published: University College London (University of London) 2006
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.436041