Different levels of overnutrition and weight gain during pregnancy have differential effects on fetal growth and organ development

• Main Authors: Zhang Liren (Author), Long Nathan M (Author), Uthlaut Adam B (Author), George Lindsey A (Author), Ma Yan (Author), Smith Derek T (Author), Nathanielsz Peter W (Author), Ford Stephen P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nearly 50% of U.S. women of child-bearing age are overweight or obese, conditions linked to offspring obesity and diabetes.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Utilizing the sheep, females were fed a highly palatable diet a...