Genetics, not pregnancy weight, key factor in childhood BMI
June 24, 2026
June 24, 2026
BRISBANE, Australia, June 24 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news:
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Genetics, not pregnancy weight, key factor in childhood BMI
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Key points
* Obesity during pregnancy has short-term effects on a child's birthweight but research finds the effect is not long term.
* A strong link between a mother and her child's weight is mostly influenced by inherited genes.
* Body . . .
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Genetics, not pregnancy weight, key factor in childhood BMI
*
Key points
* Obesity during pregnancy has short-term effects on a child's birthweight but research finds the effect is not long term.
* A strong link between a mother and her child's weight is mostly influenced by inherited genes.
* Body . . .