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Literature review finds limited data (9 studies, only 6 RCTs) of omega-3 during pregnancy.  No data was found that supported reduced obesity in children by mothers taking n-3 during pregnancy.  No harm was found either.  Data was sparse.   Take home: not enough data, no harm to pregnancy, children, thus if indications are present for mother, then recommend n-3.  At this point not studies have pointed to reduced obesity in children.

childhood obesity rates.

Childhood obesity continues to adulthood for a significant percentage of people.

breast feeding appears to reduce obesity rates in children

Consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks is associated with obesity in children.  Enough said

leptin and insulin resistance and the web they play in childhood obesity

no different than the cattle; early and often antibiotics associated with childhood obesity.

Large meta-analysis out of Scottland finds that C-S versus vaginal delivery reduces urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, but is associated with an increased obesity risk of child.

soda intake is associated with increased BMI. Take home, the more soda intake, the higher the obesity. This study looked at children.

Obesity starts young.

Maternal obesity increases cancer risk in offspring.

Cesarean section birth method linked to obesity in unique study that eliminates a lot of variables in other similar studies

c-section associated with increased risk of obesity at age 3 in children.

the usage of antibiotics during the first 6 months of a child's life appears to be associated with an increased risk of overweight in children.  There was a slight increased association with mode of delivery (C/S worse than vaginal), but this was not statistical.

study finds that increased use of antibiotics throughout childhood leads to increased weight in adulthood. The authors observed "reversible, persistent, and progressive effects. We shouldn't be surprised. This effect has been seen in the cattle industry for years. Also displays the amazing effects of the gut flora on metabolism.

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