New evidence has linked the environment in the womb with increased body weight in later life.Another reason why the fat should not reproduce.
Scientists found changes around the DNA at birth which may result from a mother's diet or exposure to pollution or stress.
They then linked these changes to a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) in children aged about nine years of age.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Study links womb environment to childhood obesity
Fat parents have fat kids.
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