Genetic-environmental considerations

Aspects of the interaction of genetic and environmental factors upon growth in infancy and an assessment of their significance in infant development are reviewed and discussed. Specific attention is given to anthropometric indices of early maturity (e.g., body weight, head circumference) and the oth...

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of clinical nutrition 1985-02, Vol.41 (2), p.436-439
1. Verfasser: Falkner, F
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Aspects of the interaction of genetic and environmental factors upon growth in infancy and an assessment of their significance in infant development are reviewed and discussed. Specific attention is given to anthropometric indices of early maturity (e.g., body weight, head circumference) and the other measures of growth and maturity (e.g., body fat, skeletal maturity). (wz)
ISSN:0002-9165
1938-3207
DOI:10.1093/ajcn/41.2.436