[Articles] Rapid weight gain in first 2 years of life and BMI trajectories from 3 to <10 years: a population-based longitudinal study of 1.7 million Brazilian children

Children who experienced RWG during the first two years of life had higher BMI trajectories than children who did not. The finding highlighted the importance of monitoring child growth, which allows the early identification of potential growth deviations and the implementation of necessary interventions to ensure that children grow healthy and reach their full developmental potential.