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Early introduction of fizzy drinks in babies may raise early obesity risk: Study
Updated On: 03 October, 2023 02:25 PM IST | New York | IANS
The study states, infant feeding patterns, especially shorter breastfeeding duration, early soda introduction and their joint effect, may influence body fat levels later in childhood
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Infant formula and the early introduction of fizzy drinks raise the risk of higher levels of body fat early in childhood, according to a research.
On the contrary, babies who were breastfed for at least six months or longer had a lower percentage of body fat by age nine compared to those who did not receive breast milk for six months (a group that includes children who were never breastfed or received breast milk for less than six months).
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