The Association between Breast Feeding and Being Overweight in Children
Purpose: Obesity/Overweight in children is an epidemic and the most common disorder of childhood in the developed world. Prevalence is increasing, leading to short- and long-term complications. Breastfeeding may protect against childhood obesity, but the debate is ongoing. The main purpose of this p...
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VCU Scholars Compass
2006
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| Online Access: | http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/818 http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1817&context=etd |