Growth trajectories during infancy have a significant impact on body composition in childhood

Evidence supports that growth trajectory during infancy has a major impact on body composition. We aimed to examine body composition in children born small for gestational age (SGA) or appropriate for gestational age (AGA) adjusted for postnatal growth velocity. We enrolled 365 children, 75 SGA and...

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Published in:Nutrition research (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2023-08, Vol.116, p.37-47
Main Authors: Balomenou, Foteini, Rallis, Dimitrios, Evangelou, Filippos, Zisi, Anna, Balomenou, Kalliopi, Tsekas, Nikolaos, Tzoufi, Meropi, Siomou, Ekaterini, Giapros, Vasileios
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Language:English
Subjects:
Adiposity
Anthropometry
Bioelectrical impedance analysis
Birth Weight
Body Composition
Body Mass Index
Breast Feeding
Child
Deviant birth weight
Female
Humans
Infant
Obesity
Pregnancy
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Summary:Evidence supports that growth trajectory during infancy has a major impact on body composition. We aimed to examine body composition in children born small for gestational age (SGA) or appropriate for gestational age (AGA) adjusted for postnatal growth velocity. We enrolled 365 children, 75 SGA and 290 AGA, aged 7 to 10 years, examining anthropometrics, skinfold thickness, and body composition using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Growth velocity was defined as rapid or slow (weight gain > or
ISSN:0271-5317
1879-0739
DOI:10.1016/j.nutres.2023.05.007