A new research at the University of Auckland, New Zealand has revealed that a pregnant mom's cravings for sweet food during pregnancy seems to affect an unborn female fetus more than it would affect a male fetus. Eating too much sugar during pregnancy can harm the nutrients that reach the unborn female fetuses. Tests on other mammals also showed that sugar intake had different effects on their unborn male and female children. During the study, researchers gave female fetuses of mice the equivalent of 26 teaspoons of fructose solution per day. Fructose is a natural sugar found in honey, fruits and some vegetables. It was found that those with a high sugary diet had smaller placentas than those on a low sugar diet. Lead author of the study, Dr. Mark Vickers said, "The findings highlighted the effects of a 'marked increase' in sugar consumption by pregnant women. There has been a marked increase in the consumption of fructose-sweetened beverages and foods, particularly among women of reproductive age." Source: Medindia << Rectal Gel Can Help Reduce HIV Infection Risk: Study Higher Education Associated With Low Blood Pressure >> Recommended Reading Pregnancy Detailed look at Early pregnancy Symptoms and easy health solutions during 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy. With an addition of an online pregnancy due date calculator. READ MORE Diet for Anemia in Pregnancy A modified diet rich in Folate, Vitamin B12 and Iron is essential for the rapid rise in hemoglobin level. READ MORE Anemia in Pregnancy Anemia is the commonest blood disorder that may occur in pregnancy and is usually due to low iron or folate reserves of the body and this is reflected as anemia. READ MORE Atkins Diet Atkins diet is a low carbohydrate diet and aids in weight loss. It was developed by Robert Atkins. READ MORE Diet Pills Diet pills are flooding the market by millions. The positive side of diet pills to most people is that they achieve their objective of losing weight. Medical reviews are against the use of diet pills. READ MORE Home Pregnancy Test A home pregnancy test is a test done to find out if one is pregnant or not in the relative comforts of the home. READ MORE Low Carbohydrate Diet A low carbohydrate diet helps achieve weight loss. It is a diet plan that restricts the carbohydrate intake. READ MORE Pregnancy and Diet Pregnant women should pay special attention to their diet. The diet before and during pregnancy should be rich in calories, proteins, vitamins and minerals. READ MORE South Beach Diet South Beach Diet plan originally developed to prevent heart disease, soon gained popularity as weight loss diet plan. This diet plan was developed by Dr.Arthur Agaston and Marie Almon. READ MORE The Cabbage Diet The plausible reason that can be sited is the inherent low calorie property of cabbage. READ MORE Trimester of pregnancy Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about confirmation of pregnancy in first trimester READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Sinopril (2mg) (Lacidipine) Drug - Food Interactions Drug Side Effects Calculator More News on: Pregnancy and DietDiet PillsLow Carbohydrate DietAtkins DietThe Cabbage DietTrimester of pregnancyPregnancy and ExerciseSouth Beach DietHome Pregnancy TestPregnancy
A new research at the University of Auckland, New Zealand has revealed that a pregnant mom's cravings for sweet food during pregnancy seems to affect an unborn female fetus more than it would affect a male fetus. Eating too much sugar during pregnancy can harm the nutrients that reach the unborn female fetuses. Tests on other mammals also showed that sugar intake had different effects on their unborn male and female children. During the study, researchers gave female fetuses of mice the equivalent of 26 teaspoons of fructose solution per day. Fructose is a natural sugar found in honey, fruits and some vegetables. It was found that those with a high sugary diet had smaller placentas than those on a low sugar diet. Lead author of the study, Dr. Mark Vickers said, "The findings highlighted the effects of a 'marked increase' in sugar consumption by pregnant women. There has been a marked increase in the consumption of fructose-sweetened beverages and foods, particularly among women of reproductive age." Source: Medindia
