Bottle-feeding small babies can set them up for a life of heart disease and obesity, according to a new study.

At least 20% of adult obesity is caused by over-feeding in infancy, according to Professor Atul Singhal from the MRC Childhood Nutrition Research Centre at the Institute of Child Health in London.

Bottle-feeding babies can lead to adult obesity, says study | Life and style | The Guardian

New research provides evidence of the vicious cycle created when an obese individual overeats to compensate for reduced pleasure from food.

Research Examines Vicious Cycle of Overeating and Obesity