Breastfeeding and the prevention of obesity

C.W. Binns; M.K. Lee; W. Oddy

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Breastfeeding and the prevention of obesity

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Breastfeeding and the prevention of obesity

C.W. Binns, M.K. Lee and W. Oddy

Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, Vol.15 Sup, pp.S22-26

2003

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Abstract

Obesity will be the greatest challenge for nutrition and is probably the greatest overall challenge to public health facing us in the next few decades. Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for many chronic diseases and the impact on wellbeing and mortality is well documented. Breastfeeding exclusively to six months of age is the most appropriate way to feed infants. A review of the international literature and an analysis of Australian data support the hypothesis that breastfeeding reduces the prevalence of obesity. Breastfeeding promotion should become a part of public health programmes for the prevention of obesity.

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Title: Breastfeeding and the prevention of obesity
Authors/Creators: C.W. Binns (Author/Creator)
M.K. Lee (Author/Creator)
W. Oddy (Author/Creator)
Publication Details: Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, Vol.15 Sup, pp.S22-26
Publisher: Sage
Identifiers: 991005542706907891
Copyright: Sage
Murdoch Affiliation: Murdoch University
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article
Publisher URL: http://aph.sagepub.com/

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