Waiting longer to start infants on solid food could make for slimmer adults, a new study has revealed. Extended breastfeeding is usually associated with delayed introduction of complementary 'baby' foods, and it is possible that this might influence weight.
To investigate this possibility, a team of Danish researchers led by Kim Fleischer Michaelsen investigated these factors in a group of individuals who were studied from birth until adulthood.
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Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
However, at 42 years of age the risk of being overweight decreased with increasing age at introduction of complementary foods.
For instance, for each month introduction of vegetables was delayed, the risk of being overweight at 42 years of age was reduced by 10 percent.
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Atkins diet is a low carbohydrate diet and aids in weight loss. It was developed by Robert Atkins.
Atkins diet is a low carbohydrate diet and aids in weight loss. It was developed by Robert Atkins.
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High cholesterol level in blood are a risk for heart disease and stroke. They get deposited in the wall of the arteries and clog the circulation posing a threat to life.
High cholesterol level in blood are a risk for heart disease and stroke. They get deposited in the wall of the arteries and clog the circulation posing a threat to life.
Low Calorie Diet | Low Calorie Foods
Low calorie meals or diet include foods that are high on nutritional content and yet have fewer calories. Updated information about low calorie diet or low calorie foods and its health benefits.
Low calorie meals or diet include foods that are high on nutritional content and yet have fewer calories. Updated information about low calorie diet or low calorie foods and its health benefits.
