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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Julia Musto

Why a dad bod isn’t as harmless as it seems

Doughy dad bods have become a social media trend and a preferred body type — but new research shows they may come with more health risks than you might think.

The body type could reflect negative health factors that could shape the health of fathers’ kids even before conception, researchers at the University of California at Irvine say, including the risk of obesity and related conditions.

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