Aug 21, 2019
When we think of the obesity epidemic, we tend to focus on the risks of various diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease and many others that we discussed in an earlier podcast episode with Dr. Hugh Waters of the Milken Institute. But evidence emerging from a number of studies suggest that obesity can affect cognition and educational performance, even at a young age. In this episode, Dr. Nan Li, of the Institute for Environment and Society at Brown University discusses her work on the relationship between obesity and cognitive performance in young school children.
Key Takeaways:
"Many studies show that the maternal obesity, especially pre-pregnancy BMI, maternal education level, and smoking are associated with children’s cognitive performance later on." — Dr. Nan Li
Connect with Dr. Nan Li:
Website: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nan_Li142
Connect with Dr. Therese Markow:
Email: theresemarkow@criticallyspeaking.net
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