The Role of Malnutrition during Pregnancy and Its Effects on Brain and Skeletal Muscle Postnatal Development

The Role of Malnutrition during Pregnancy and Its Effects on Brain and Skeletal Muscle Postnatal Development

“Foetal programming” refers to nutritional and hormonal variations during pregnancy. A maternal proper diet has a fundamental role in decreasing pregnancy complications and to prevent possible diseases in postnatal life. In our narrative review, we analyze and discuss the role of malnutrition during...

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Main Authors: Paola Castrogiovanni, Rosa Imbesi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Subjects:
malnutrition
pregnancy
foetal programming
postnatal life
maternal diet
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/2/3/30

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https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/2/3/30

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