Overweight in children and youths--a 40-year follow-up study
Mossberg, H.O.
Nordisk Medicin 106(6-7): 184-186
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-1420 PMID: 1852592 Document Number: 373322
In 504 overweight children followed for 40 years, the degree of overweight in the family and in puberty were found to be determinants of the adult weight level. The level of persistent overweight in adulthood was 35 per cent (range, 20-60 per cent). Weight was above normal even in cases where food intake was within recommended norms. Excessive overweight in puberty was found to be associated with greater adult morbidity and mortality. Weight reducing measures should be instituted in cases of childhood overweight exceeding +3SD.