nuthinbutpink
April 9th, 2012, 07:55 PM
I am sure most of you saw this but just in case someone needs that extra motivation to get healthy, this may do it.
Obese moms are 67% more likely to have a child with autism. Since over a third of U.S. women in their childbearing years are obese, it's not that surprising to me that more and more cases of autism are diagnosed.
University of California - UC Newsroom | Maternal obesity, diabetes linked to autism (http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/article/27459)
Obese moms are 67% more likely to have a child with autism. Since over a third of U.S. women in their childbearing years are obese, it's not that surprising to me that more and more cases of autism are diagnosed.
University of California - UC Newsroom | Maternal obesity, diabetes linked to autism (http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/article/27459)