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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University College London (University of London)
2006
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.436041 |