Breastfeeding Could Protect Babies From Obesity, WHO Study Finds

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By Sam NickersonMay 3, 2019, 12:03 pm214 pts
Breastfeeding may reduce the likelihood of child obesity, new research from the World Health Organization has found. According to the study, led by WHO/Europe and the National Institute of Health in Portugal, infants who are never breastfed are 22 percent more likely to end up obese, while those who are…

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