While there have been many studies examining whether breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of childhood obesity, it has not been clear how long mothers need to breastfeed to reduce their child’s risk of obesity, and whether the use of formula in conjunction with breastfeeding lessens...

While there have been many studies examining whether breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of childhood obesity, it has not been clear how long mothers need to breastfeed to reduce their child’s risk of obesity, and whether the use of formula in conjunction with breastfeeding...

This article describes the dietary habits of 2- and 3-year-olds. Almost three-quarters of children consumed fruit, and about 70 percent ate vegetables at least once in a day. However, french fries and other fried potatoes were the most commonly eaten vegetable, and about 85 percent consumed some...

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