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The My Overweight Child blog will help you keep informed about the latest research, findings, and resources available to parents of overweight or obese kids. There are many knowledgeable people working on the increasingly dire problem of childhood obesity - and we want to give parents a place where they can check in regularly to see the latest studies and tips available to help you help your child lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Monday, May 24, 2010

Children Born to Overweight Diabetic Moms at Increased Risk of Obesity

A child's obesity may begin when his mother is pregnant, according to new research from Technical University in Munich, Germany.

The research team found that mothers who develop diabetes during pregnancy had a greater chance of having children who are overweight by age 11 years old. Diabetes is more common among overweight people.

Previous studies have shown that people who are overweight as children and teenagers have an 80 percent chance of being overweight in adulthood.
 

Labels: parenting, mothers, pregnancy

Posted By: My Overweight Child