Research
Adherence
Prevention of obesity starting in childhood is critical and can have lifelong, perhaps multigenerational, impact, as fetal origins of obesity suggest that early life interventions are necessary to break the cycle of obesity and metabolic disease.
Focus on healthy eating and physical activity for children, especially those born small. This is the most effective way to prevent the lifelong health consequences of obesity and break the cycle of metabolic disease for future generations.
StrongSupportsVERY_HIGH confidence
Prevention of obesity starting in childhood is critical and can have lifelong, perhaps multigenerational, impact.
Why this rating
Based on the consensus of epidemiological evidence and the logical necessity of prevention given the difficulty of treating obesity.
Source
Fetal Origins of Obesity
Emily Oken et al. · Obesity Research · 2003
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