Prenatal exposure to particulates and anthropometry through 9 years of age in a birth cohort.

Background: Previous research observed links between prenatal air pollution and risk of childhood obesity but the timing of the exposure is understudied.

Aim: We examined prenatal particulate matter (PM, PM) exposure and child anthropometry.

Materials & Methods: Children's body mass index z-scores (zBMI) at 0-3 (N = 4370) and 7-9 (n = 1191) years were derived from reported anthropometry at paediatric visits.

Age of Juice Introduction and Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Middle Childhood.

Background: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends juice introduction after 12 months of age. Juice consumption has been linked to childhood obesity and cardiometabolic risk.

Objectives: To examine the prospective relationship between the age of juice introduction and primary and secondary cardiometabolic outcomes in middle childhood.

Prenatal exposure to air pollutant mixtures and birthweight in the upstate KIDS cohort.

Background: Single-pollutant models have linked prenatal PM exposure to lower birthweight. However, analyzing air pollutant mixtures better captures pollutant interactions and total effects. Unfortunately, strong correlations between pollutants restrict traditional methods.

Early Infant Feeding Practices and Associations with Growth in Childhood.

Early infant growth trajectories have been linked to obesity risk. The aim of this study was to examine early infant feeding practices in association with anthropometric measures and risk of overweight/obesity in childhood. A total of 2492 children from Upstate KIDS, a population-based longitudinal cohort, were included for the analysis.