Sunday, May 13, 2018

Coffee Use in Pregnancy Tied to Greater Risk of Obesity in Kids

Even moderate coffee consumption during pregnancy, one to two cups per day, is associated with an increased risk of overweight or obesity in preschool and school-age children, according to a new Scandinavian study published in the journal BMJ Open.

While the findings do not show that caffeine is the direct cause of the overweight, the researchers still encourage pregnant women to use caution when it comes to coffee or other caffeinated drinks.

“There may be good cause to increase the...


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source https://psychcentral.com/news/2018/05/13/coffee-use-in-pregnancy-tied-to-greater-risk-of-obesity-in-kids/135322.html

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