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Early-life weight gain boosts adult height without increasing obesity risk, study shows

Last updated: June 16, 2025 2:03 pm
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Childhood undernutrition is a critical issue that can have long-lasting effects on a child’s health and development. A new study from the University of Michigan has found that increasing weight in children during their first decade of life can lead to significantly taller adults, without increasing the risk of obesity or high blood pressure later in life.

Published in JAMA Network Open, the study challenges previous beliefs that interventions to reduce undernutrition in children after age 2 might not be beneficial. Lead author Beverly Strassmann, a professor of anthropology at U-M, explains that the concern was that weight gain in childhood could lead to higher blood pressure and obesity in adulthood. However, the study’s findings suggest otherwise.

The research followed 1,348 participants in central Mali over a span of 21 years, tracking their growth from age 1 to 10 and into adulthood. The results showed that weight gain during childhood was associated with increased adult stature without a significant risk of obesity or hypertension.

Strassmann emphasizes the importance of considering the association between childhood nutrition and adult height, especially in undernourished settings. Taller individuals, particularly women, are less likely to face complications during childbirth. The study highlights the health benefits of being taller in populations affected by undernutrition.

Contrary to popular belief, the research suggests that nutritional interventions for children should not stop at age 2. In undernourished settings, weight gain after age 2 can support growth in stature and lead to taller adults who are not obese or hypertensive. This has significant implications for policy in undernourished regions, emphasizing the importance of reducing undernutrition throughout childhood.

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The study’s longitudinal design, following children from an early age to adulthood, provides valuable insights into the long-term effects of childhood weight gain. By debunking the myth that childhood weight gain is detrimental to adult health, the research offers new perspectives on addressing undernutrition in children.

For more information, the study “Risks and Benefits of Weight Gain in Children With Undernutrition” can be found in JAMA Network Open. The University of Michigan, where the research was conducted, is committed to advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes through groundbreaking research.

Overall, the study sheds light on the complex relationship between childhood nutrition, growth, and long-term health outcomes. It underscores the importance of addressing undernutrition in children and highlights the potential benefits of supporting healthy weight gain during childhood.

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