Early Childhood Food Access Impacts BMI, Obesity Trajectories

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About The Study: Residence in low-income, low-food access neighborhoods in early life was associated with higher subsequent child body mass index and higher risk of obesity and severe obesity. Future studies should examine the effectiveness of investments in neighborhood resources to improve food access in preventing child obesity.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Izzuddin M. Aris, PhD, email [email protected].

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(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.3459)

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