Abstract Angiotensin (Ang)-(1–7) is now recognized as a biologically active component of
the renin–angiotensin system (RAS). Ang-(1–7) appears to play a central role in the RAS …

Studies assessing maternal dietary intakes and the relationship with birthweight are
inconsistent, thus attempting to draw inferences on the role of maternal nutrition in …

The incidence of obesity and overweight has reached epidemic proportions in the
developed world as well as in those countries transitioning to first world economies, and this …

With the increasing prevalence of obesity in women of reproductive age there is a need to
understand the ramifications of this on offspring. The purpose of this study is to investigate …

Child obesity is a global epidemic whose development is rooted in complex and multi-
factorial interactions. Once established, obesity is difficult to reverse and epidemiological …

Epidemiology formed the basis of 'the Barker hypothesis', the concept of 'developmental
programming'and today's discipline of the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the biggest killer worldwide, composing a major economic
burden for health care systems. Obesity and diabetes are dual epidemics on the rise and …

This review analyzes the published evidence regarding maternal factors that influence the
developmental programming of long-term adiposity in humans and animals via the central …

Abstract Background/Objective Healthy weight maintenance before and during pregnancy
has a significant effect on pregnancy outcomes; however, there are no specific guidelines for …

Insulin resistance and obesity are components of the metabolic syndrome that includes
development of cardiovascular disease and diabetes with advancing age. The thrifty …