Early Determinants of Obesity : Genetic, Epigenetic, and In Utero Influences
Joint Authors
Rhee, Kyung E.
McCaffery, Jeanne
Phelan, Suzanne
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
There is an emerging body of work indicating that genes, epigenetics, and the in utero environment can impact whether or not a child is obese.
While certain genes have been identified that increase one’s risk for becoming obese, other factors such as excess gestational weight gain, gestational diabetes mellitus, and smoking can also influence this risk.
Understanding these influences can help to inform which behaviors and exposures should be targeted if we are to decrease the prevalence of obesity.
By helping parents and young children change certain behaviors and exposures during critical time periods, we may be able to alter or modify one’s genetic predisposition.
However, further research is needed to determine which efforts are effective at decreasing the incidence of obesity and to develop new methods of prevention.
In this paper, we will discuss how genes, epigenetics, and in utero influences affect the development of obesity.
We will then discuss current efforts to alter these influences and suggest future directions for this work.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rhee, Kyung E.& Phelan, Suzanne& McCaffery, Jeanne. 2012. Early Determinants of Obesity : Genetic, Epigenetic, and In Utero Influences. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rhee, Kyung E.…[et al.]. Early Determinants of Obesity : Genetic, Epigenetic, and In Utero Influences. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rhee, Kyung E.& Phelan, Suzanne& McCaffery, Jeanne. Early Determinants of Obesity : Genetic, Epigenetic, and In Utero Influences. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473609
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473609