Studies have shown that the higher the body mass index is in childhood the greater the risk of developing insulin resistance in adulthood.

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Studies have found a significant association between childhood body mass index (BMI) and insulin resistance in adulthood. Higher BMI in childhood is linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease in later life.

Studies Have Shown That the Higher the Body Mass Index