Different levels of overnutrition and weight gain during pregnancy have differential effects on fetal growth and organ development

Different levels of overnutrition and weight gain during pregnancy have differential effects on fetal growth and organ development

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nearly 50% of U.S. women of child-bearing age are overweight or obese, conditions linked to offspring obesity and diabetes.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Utilizing the sheep, females were fed a highly palatable diet a...

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Main Authors: Zhang Liren, Long Nathan M, Uthlaut Adam B, George Lindsey A, Ma Yan, Smith Derek T, Nathanielsz Peter W, Ford Stephen P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/8/1/75

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