Development of Machine Learning-Based Risk Prediction Models to Predict Rapid Weight Gain in Infants: Analysis of Seven Cohorts.

Journal: JMIR public health and surveillance
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Rapid weight gain (RWG) during infancy, defined as an upward crossing of one centile line on a weight growth chart, is highly predictive of subsequent obesity risk. Identification of infant RWG could facilitate obesity risk assessment from infancy.

Authors

  • Miaobing Zheng
    Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.
  • Yuxin Zhang
    State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology , Sichuan University , Chengdu 610041 , People's Republic of China.
  • Rachel A Laws
    Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.
  • Peter Vuillermin
    Barwon Health, Geelong, Australia.
  • Jodie Dodd
    Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Robinson Research Institute, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
  • Li Ming Wen
    School of Public Health and Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
  • Louise A Baur
    School of Public Health and Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
  • Rachael Taylor
    Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
  • Rebecca Byrne
    School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Australia.
  • Anne-Louise Ponsonby
    The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.
  • Kylie D Hesketh
    Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.