Eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy could alter the population of gut microbiota in offspring, which may have negative implications for nutrition and development. This is the conclusion of a new study published in the journal Genome Medicine.
It is well established that what women eat and drink during pregnancy can influence the health and development of their child.
For example, it is recommended that expectant mothers consume 0.4 milligrams of folic acid every day in order to help prevent certain birth defects, and current advice says a healthy, balanced diet is best for both mother and baby.
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| Women who eat a high-fat diet in pregnancy may be putting their offspring's health and development at risk, say researchers. |
Source: medicalnewstoday
