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Editorial
. 2023 Jun 30;15(13):2999.
doi: 10.3390/nu15132999.

Obesity in Early Life: Its Causes, Prevention and Risks in Later Life

Pieter Sauer  1
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Editorial

Obesity in Early Life: Its Causes, Prevention and Risks in Later Life

Pieter Sauer. Nutrients. .

Abstract

Being overweight or obese at the end of the first year of life is associated with an increased risk of obesity in later life and an increased risk of developing other diseases, like type 1 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disorders and psycho-social problems [...].

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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