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Is the intra-uterine period really a critical period for the development of adiposity?
International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity - 1 Jun 1995
Allison D B, Paultre F, Heymsfield S B, Pi-Sunyer F X
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OBJECTIVE: The intra-uterine environment may be a critical period for the development of adiposity. Alternatively, most of the co-variance of relative weight from birth to adulthood may be genetic in origin. This study tested whether birth weight 'tracks' into adulthood, independent of genetic factors. DESIGN: Observational twin study. Birth weights and gestational ages from birth records of 8040 twins from the...
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