Smaller birth size may be associated with lower physical activity in adult women

Smaller birth size may be associated with lower physical activity in adult women

Abstract Conditions during fetal development are crucial for a long-term health. Individuals with small size at birth are suggested to have energy-thrifty physiology, a tendency to conserve energy due to adaptations to undernutrition during early development. However, energy also could be saved by h...

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Main Authors: Kinga Słojewska, Andrzej Galbarczyk, Magdalena Klimek, Magdalena Mijas, Anna Tubek-Krokosz, Karolina Krzych-Miłkowska, Monika Ścibor, Grazyna Jasienska
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Birth size
Developmental conditions
DOHaD
Energy expenditure
Physical activity
Ponderal index
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-14620-w
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