The past two days I have taken phone calls from women in Michigan and Alberta, Canada about pregnancy and nutrition, and since this ties in with my article posted July 1, 2008, I thought I'd write an article about a study published in the Journal of Physiology.
Mothers who eat an unhealthy diet during pregnancy may be putting their children at risk of developing long term, irreversible health issues including obesity, raised levels of cholesterol and blood sugar, according to new research.
The researchers at the Royal Veterinary College, London,found surprising results from the study on how the maternal diet affects their offspring's metabolism. Mothers who had gorged on junk food while pregnant affected their offspring with obesity, linked to higher levels of leptin (a hormone related to appetite), raised levels of cholesterol, higher levels of triglycerides (a type of fat found in the bloodstream), heart diesease, higher levels of insulin, type 2 diabetes and tended to be fatter.
Pregnancy can be a difficult time for many mothers, but it is important that they are aware that what they eat may affect their offspring.
Wellcome Trust (2008, July 1). Poor Diet During Pregnancy May Have Long Term Impact On Child's Health, Study Suggests. ScienceDaily. Retrieved July 4, 2008, from http://www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2008/06/080630200951.htm
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