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Weight gain in pregnancy linked to overweight in kids
Date: 2007/04/17 12:03 By: jbohm1 Status: User  
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Increased maternal weight would lkely mean an increase in the intake of high fat and sugar foods, which could impact the development of the metabolic pathways in the fetus.
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Re:Weight gain in pregnancy linked to overweight in kids
Date: 2007/04/17 12:04 By: ohiomd Status: User  
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I agree with you that the food content could impact the metabolism of the fetus, but what is a possible mechanism?
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