Friday, October 4, 2013

Overeating During Pregnancy Predicts a Lifetime of Obesity for Children

Overeating During Pregnancy Predicts a Lifetime of Obesity for Children: Medicine has long focused on the effects of malnutrition during pregnancy. Expectant mothers are encouraged to take vitamin supplements to ensure that their child receives all the crucial nutrients they need. But with America’s rising obesity epidemic, it's time to examine the effects of another, seemingly unrelated problem: overnutrition.

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