Abstract:Objectives: Weight trends established in adolescence continue through adulthood. What causes the overweight onset? The first objective of this study is to determine factors that are important in BMI determination. The second objective is to determine if those same factors influence BMI growth. The final objective determines if biological and non-biological mothers impact BMI differently.Design: Using a longitudinal panel, I determine those factors deterministic in BMI levels in 1997 and in 2011. Then I show th… Show more
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