Effect of Infant Feeding on the Risk of Obesity Across the Life Course: A Quantitative Review of Published Evidence

G. Owen, Christopher; M. Martin, Richard; H. Whincup, Peter; Davey Smith, George; G. Cook, Derek

doi:10.1542/peds.2004-1176

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Effect of Infant Feeding on the Risk of Obesity Across the Life Course: A Quantitative Review of Published Evidence

Published in PEDIATRICS • May 1, 2005

Authors:

Christopher G. Owen

Richard M. Martin

Peter H. Whincup

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To examine the influence of initial infant feeding on obesity in later life. METHODS: A systematic review of published studies investigating the association between infant feeding and a measure of obesity was performed with Medline (1966 onward) and Embase (1980 onward) databases, supplem...

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Medicine

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Breastfeeding

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