Sunday, September 9, 2018

Rapid Weight Gain in Infancy May Hike Obesity Risk in Kids with Autism

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely to become obese compared to their typically developing peers. But until now, it has remained unclear why ASD children are at greater risk for developing obesity.

In a new study, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing) examined early life risk factors for obesity among children with ASD and those with developmental delays or disorders, as well as children from the general population.

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