Infants in Food Insecure Homes at a Greater Risk for Obesity, Study Finds

Researchers have found that babies living in homes with less food might be more likely to be overfed.

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Family Infants in Food Insecure Homes at a Greater Risk for Obesity, Study Finds Researchers have found that babies living in homes with less food might be more likely to be overfed when breastfed or given a bottle. This may be one of the reasons why infants are at a greater risk for obesity in food insecure homes. Here's what you should know about this. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK The 9 Best Educational Workbooks of 2020 READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT How to Teach Your Child to Take Responsibility for Their Behavior READ NOW  › 10 Parenting Strategies for Raising Happy Kids READ NOW  › The Difference Between Discipline and Punishment READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Family newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy