The children of wealthier parents, particularly those with working mothers, are more likely to be obese or overweight, a study says. Researchers at the Institute of Child Health in London followed 13,000 children to the age of three.
They found for every 10 hours worked the risk of being overweight rose once household income topped £11,000, the International Journal of Obesity said.
Experts said it was a "wake-up call" for the middle classes.
Some 23% of the children in the study were overweight or obese by the age of three.
But the researchers found a link between the risk of obesity and the amount of income earned.
Those earning £22,000 to £33,000 were 10% more likely to be overweight per 10 hours worked than households earning under £11,000.
While those earning over £33,000 were 15% more likely.
However, the researchers also noted that among the working mothers group - 7,500 in total - the risk was 13% and 19% greater.
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