Obesity Starts Earlier Than You Think

“Recent reports have indicated that childhood obesity set in place by the age of five, but, ‘Actually, it starts in the womb,’ says Dr. Barry Sears, one of the world's leading experts on the impact of diet on hormones and gene expression. ‘Obesity has an exceptionally strong genetic component. Couple that genetic predisposition with the wrong hormonal mix in the womb, and the child is destined to a life-long struggle against obesity and its health consequences,’ added Dr. Sears, whose MedWell Foods was founded to help people lose weight. ‘One solution to this problem is to make sure that the mother is controlling the dietary environment of the child,’ said Dr. Sears. ‘Unfortunately, this is easier said than done, as it is likely that the mother has the same genetic predisposition as the child in the womb and more than likely is eating the types of junk food that ensures an obese child.’”

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