The Relationship between Maternal Nutrition during Pregnancy and Offspring Kidney Structure and Function in Humans: A Systematic Review
The intrauterine environment is critical for fetal growth and organ development. Evidence from animal models indicates that the developing kidney is vulnerable to suboptimal maternal nutrition and changes in health status. However, evidence from human studies are yet to be synthesised. Therefore, th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-02-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/2/241 |