10% of children with abnormal BMI experience impaired lung function, highlighting the importance of optimal growth and nutrition during early life and adolescence.
A study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden reveals that abnormal BMI in children, whether high or low, can lead to impaired lung function, affecting about 10% of children. Those with persistently high or rapidly increasing BMI are particularly at risk for lung issues in adulthood. However, normalizing BMI before adulthood can mitigate these effects. The research emphasizes the need to optimize growth and nutrition for children during early life and adolescence.
October 28, 2024
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