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Chronic disorders like
heart disease and diabetes may germinate much earlier in
life than was previously believed, according to
researchers.
As per the study reported on MSNBC.com , fat toddlers
may have an increased chance of developing the
disorders, reports The New York D aily News .
The site reports that the markers for cardiovascular
disease have been noted in kids as young as three, and
kids as young as seven already have the warning signs of
Type 2 diabetes.
It is believed that an increase in the number of
overweight youngsters and a decrease in their level of
exercise may be the reasons behind the chronic diseases
showing up in kids.
“I think parents should be not so much worried as
motivated,” Dr. Eliana Perrin, co-author of a new study
in ‘Pediatrics,’ said, according to MSNBC.com .
“Catching something early gives us as parents and
pediatricians an opportunity to prevent problems down
the road. Parents have a huge role in helping children
make healthier choices in what they eat and how often
they play.”
To reach the conclusion, experts focused on 16,000 kids
from age 1 to 17.
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