Maternal Fatty Fish Intake Prior to and during Pregnancy and Risks of Adverse Birth Outcomes: Findings from a British Cohort

Maternal Fatty Fish Intake Prior to and during Pregnancy and Risks of Adverse Birth Outcomes: Findings from a British Cohort

Fish is an important source of the essential fatty acids contributing to foetal growth and development, but the evidence linking maternal fatty fish consumption with birth outcomes is inconsistent. In the UK, pregnant women are recommended to consume no more than two 140 g portions of fatty fish per...

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Main Authors: Camilla Nykjaer, Charlotte Higgs, Darren C. Greenwood, Nigel A.B. Simpson, Janet E. Cade, Nisreen A. Alwan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
fatty fish
essential fatty acids
omega-3
pregnancy
birth weight
foetal growth
preterm birth
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/3/643

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