India, May 14 -- What we mistake for baby fat in children can be a sign of serious health problems. According to a study led by David Horner, University of Copenhagen, patterns of central obesity in children that are set in birth can trigger metabolic dysfunction in the early years of life. Also read | Obese kids could be prone to heart attacks: Warning signs every parent must know, simple steps to prevent it

The report was presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Malaga, Spain. The release of the findings was shared by EurekAlert on their website on May 11, 2025. According to the study, around 700 children were tracked from their birth till the age of 10 to understand how their body fat can be early warning signs of severe...