Pregnancy and Nutrition

Helping Moms Take Nutrition Off Checklist

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:16:08 -0500

Renowned cardiologist and biomedical sciences professor Dr. James Rippe is blanketing the nation’s airwaves today with a simple nutrition message important to everyone but never more so than busy moms at this time of the year as the school season gets underway.

“Many accusations today rely on speculation that tries to link single ingredients, including sweeteners such as high fructose corn syrup to obesity,” says Dr. Rippe. “No single food or ingredient is the cause of obesity or overweight children. Eating too many calories and getting too little exercise causes it.”

Mother's Diet Affects Offspring's Risk Of Allergic Asthma

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:12:29 -0500

A pregnant mouse's diet can induce epigenetic changes that increase the risk her offspring will develop allergic asthma, according to researchers at National Jewish Health and Duke University Medical Center. Pregnant mice that consumed diets high in supplements containing methyl-donors, such as folic acid, had offspring with more severe allergic airway disease than offspring from mice that consumed diets low in methyl-containing foods. The results of the study are being published Sept.

Calcium During Pregnancy Reduces Harmful Blood Lead Levels

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:01:16 -0500

Pregnant women who take high levels of daily calcium supplements show a marked reduction in lead levels in their blood, suggesting calcium could play a critical role in reducing fetal and infant exposure.

A new study at the University of Michigan shows that women who take 1,200 milligrams of calcium daily have up to a 31 percent reduction in lead levels.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Critical To Infants, Mothers

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:55:27 -0500

More research shows that polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), mainly the omega-3s found in fish, benefit maternal and infant health, immune function and total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The June 2008 Fats of Life and PUFA Newsletter electronic publications summarize new findings in these areas.

Nuts During Pregnancy Lead To Childhood Asthma

hareyan — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:15:24 -0500

Mothers eating nut products regularly during pregnancy increase the risk for their children to develop asthma.

A team of researchers from University of Utrecht examined 4000 pregnant women and followed their children for eight years. The women were asked to complete food questionnaire about food taken during pregnancy.

Vitamin D Shortage During Pregnancy Causes Dental Problems To Child

hareyan — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:41:36 -0500

Lack of vitamin D during pregnancy leads to child's dental health problems in early childhood.

A team of researchers from University of Manitoba in Winnipeg and Victoria, Canada, examined 206 pregnant women. Only 21 (10.5%) women were found to have necessary levels of vitamin D. The rest of women had different levels of vitamin shortage.

Later, when researchers examined children at their average age of 16 months, they found that children of mothers who were found to have lack of vitamin D during pregnancy had serious problems with dental health.

Unhealthy Nutrition During Pregnancy Risks Child's Health

hareyan — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:34:24 -0500

Poor, junk food diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as lack of nutrition during this time leads to numerous long-term health problems for child.

A joint team of researchers from Royal Veterinary College and London's Wellcome Trust examined pregnant rats and offspring to clarify the link between mother's nutrition and child's health. Researchers divided rats into two groups: one given a healthy, balanced diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding, the other group was given a junk food diet with donuts, muffins, cookies, chips, and sweets.

Pregnant Women Need Omega-3 To Boost Infant Development

hareyan — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:14:08 -0500

A new study has proven a direct correlation between dietary consumption of the omega-3 DHA and enhanced infant development.

Women's Diet During Pregnancy Determines Baby's Sex

hareyan — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:03:03 -0500

Women having a calorie rich diet and regular breakfasts during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to boys.

Pregnant, Breastfeeding Women Who Eat Fatty Food May Have Obese Babies

hareyan — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:50:34 -0500

Women who eat too much trans fat food may have increased risk for having obese babies.