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July 31, 2026 at 11:28 AM
A 42-year-old childhood obesity theory may be wrong
Source:
Science Daily - Top News
New research corrects a 42-year-old misconception, revealing that children's BMI increase around age 6 is due to healthy muscle growth, not an 'adiposity rebound' indicating obesity risk.
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