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The brain consumes half of a child’s energy — and that could matter for weight gain

June 17, 2019 by

A new study proposes that variation in the energy needs of brain development across kids -- in terms of the timing, intensity and duration of energy use -- could influence patterns of energy expenditure and weight gain.

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