Childhood obesity risk studies: Key factors

Studies have revealed many early-life factors that appear to increase the risk that a child will become obese.

Shari Roan Los Angeles Times Staff

March 8, 2010

IN PREGNANCY

Excessive weight gain in pregnancy

Also
Obesity Risks Start Before Birth

Gestational diabetes

Smoking during pregnancy

Depression during pregnancy

IN INFANCY

Rapid infant weight gain

Particular infant feeding practices, such as starting solid foods before the age of 4 months

Maternal control of infant feeding

Sleeping fewer than 12 hours a day

AT PRESCHOOL AGE

Excessive TV viewing

Frequent consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages

Frequent fast-food consumption

Rarely having family dinners

Source: Elsie M. Taveras, Harvard; Pediatrics, March 1, 2010

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