Prognosis of infantile obesity: Is infantile obesity “benign” childhood obesity?
6 Citations•2011•
Reiko Sugiura, T. Okada, M. Murata
Pediatrics International
Whether early infantile obesity is actually benign childhood obesity is determined, and its course can simply be followed without any particular intervention.
Abstract
Background: Obesity occurring earlier than 2 years of age is categorized as “benign” childhood obesity. In other words, no treatment is required for this type of obesity, and its course can simply be followed without any particular intervention. The purpose of the present study was to determine whether early infantile obesity is actually benign childhood obesity.