Effect of maternal nutrient intake during 31-37 weeks gestation on offspring body composition in Samoa

• Main Authors: Kendall J. Arslanian (Author), Ulai T. Fidow (Author), Theresa Atanoa (Author), Take Naseri (Author), Rachel L. Duckham (Author), Stephen T. McGarvey (Author), Courtney Choy (Author), Nicola L. Hawley (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Pregnancy dietary intake may be associated with newborn body composition, a predictor of future obesity. In Samoa, an energy-dense diet contributes to an alarming prevalence of adult obesity. Identifying associations between pregnancy nutrition and infant body composition in this setting...