Expectant mothers who maintain a diet that meets USDA dietary guidelines during pregnancy may be more likely to have infants with healthy birthweights, steadier growth patterns, and potentially a reduced risk of obesity later in childhood, according to a new study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at...
Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesNov 23 2024 Expectant mothers who maintain a diet that meets USDA dietary guidelines during pregnancy may be more likely to have infants with healthy birthweights, steadier growth patterns, and potentially a reduced risk of obesity later in childhood, according to a new study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program at the National Institutes of Health.
This study found that eating a healthy diet during pregnancy was linked with a lower chance of extremely rapid infant growth," said Assiamira Ferrara, MD, PhD, of Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research. Dr. Ferrara noted that rapid growth from birth to 24 months is a strong predictor of obesity later in life.
The findings support a role for a balanced prenatal diet that aligns with the USDA Dietary Guidelines in promoting healthy birthweights and balanced growth through early childhood. This suggests the need for programs to help improve pregnant people's access to healthy food and interventions to support healthy eating during pregnancy." Related StoriesResearchers said that the findings represent an opportunity for an early obesity prevention strategy.
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