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Breastfed babies are less likely to be obese

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eMediNexus    27 September 2018

In a study published online Sept. 24 in the journal Pediatrics, researchers found that breastfeeding was associated with lower body mass index (BMI) and a reduced risk of excessive weight gain in the first year of life. This trend was stronger with longer and more exclusive breastfeeding, independent of maternal BMI or socioeconomic status.

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