The future of the child depends on the mother's diet

Obesity, heart disease and asthma can be treated in the womb, as scientists have found. However, for this it is necessary to adhere to certain mum diet and watch your weight even at the time of conception.

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British nutritionists from the British Nutrition Foundation urge expectant mothers to learn about the impact on the health of the unborn child has mother's diet   not only during pregnancy and even before conception. In particular, a properly selected diet reduces to an absolute minimum threat to the development of the unborn child obesity, asthma, allergies and heart disease. Meanwhile, in Great Britain, almost half of women of childbearing age have problems with excess weight, which is dangerous for their future children.

"Gathered scholars evidence suggests that poor fetal growth during pregnancy, followed by a rapid growth in infancy leads to long-term negative consequences for children's health, - said Professor Tom Sanders from the British Nutrition Foundation. - Poor fetal growth also affects the development of the kidneys, making the future of the child more vulnerable to irregular high pressure salt intake. This, in turn, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. "

Scientists have carefully studied the causes of obesity, and concluded that the increased appetite in some people in adult life has been programmed in the womb because of poor mother's diet   and its excess weight. Once a child is conceived, is thus given a biological matrix for his future health. Therefore, experts recommend that women be as healthy as possible, even at the moment of conception. (READ MORE)

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