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The prevalence of obesity in children has increased significantly over the years (ref) and increasing the risk of adult morbidity and mortality has made obesity in children a global public-health concern. It is widely recognised that familial patterns and genetic factors interplay in the development of obesity (Birch 1998), however such a rapid increase in the prevalence of obesity over the years cannot be justified genetically emphasising the central role of the family environment. The family environment shapes the development of eating in infants, laying down food preferences (ref), eating patterns (ref) and self-control (ref), which may in the future * obesity in genetically susceptible children (Birch & Fisher 1998). To develop effective methods in the prevention of childhood obesity an understanding of the development of food intake and influences of weight gain in children are essential. (young & d 2000 get ref)

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