ChildhoodNutrition

Early-life weight gain boosts adult height but not obesity risk
Early-life weight gain boosts adult height but not obesity risk Early-life weight gain (between ages 1-10) can lead to significantly taller adults without increasing the risk of obesity or high blood pressure later in life, according to a new study. The study, which followed 1,348 participants from central Mali for 21 years, found that weight […]
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Cuts to school lunch and food bank funding mean less fresh produce for children and families
Cuts to school lunch and food bank funding mean less fresh produce for children and families The US government recently cut over $1 billion in funding to two programs that helped schools and food banks provide fresh produce to children and families, including Local Food for Schools and the Local Food Purchase Assistance program. The […]
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