The amount of sugar a child consumed after turning six months old seemed to have the biggest effect on the risk of developing a chronic disease later in life.
The results do not mean that pregnant people and parents of young children need to eliminate added sugars, but there could be room for cutting back.
Previous work has shown that experiencing famine while in the womb can double the risk of diabetes later in life.
The study provides new evidence linking early-life nutrition to a higher risk of diabetes and high blood pressure in adulthood.
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