Childhood Obesity Corrected in the Womb

Pregnant women who are obese and who consume high fat diet during pregnancy can produce a "fatty liver" in the fetus. This factor alone can predispose unborn babies to childhood obesity. The findings of this study are published in the Journal of Physiology.

risk of childhood obesity in babies can be brought down
- obese women are advise to not consume high-fat during pregnancy
- high-fat consumption during pregnancy can lead to

Childhood Obesity can be Corrected in the Womb Itself

Childhood obesity can be combated by preventing the development of ''fatty liver'' in fetus, finds a new study. Read More

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