Early life, including the establishment of the intestinal microbiome, represents a critical
window of growth and development. Postnatal factors affecting the microbiome, including …

Westernized populations are plagued by a plethora of chronic non-infectious degenerative
diseases, termed as “civilization diseases”, like obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases …

Background There is ample evidence that considers diet as an important factor in the
prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The aim of this review is to synthesise the …

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions and is one of the greatest challenges for public
health in the twenty-first century. The macronutrient composition of diets, in particular the …

Pregnancy is a time of significant changes occurring in the composition of a woman's body
in order to provide support for the growth and development of the foetus. Bioelectrical …

Background: Compliance with dietary guidelines among pregnant women can positively
influence not only their own health but also the health of their babies. Measuring the …

A balanced maternal diet is necessary for the proper health and development of offspring.
Recent clinical and preclinical studies have strongly indicated that maternal exposure to a …

The information available on the effects of maternal dietary habits on systemic inflammation
and adverse maternal outcomes is limited. We aimed to evaluate whether Dietary …

The significance of dietary patterns during pregnancy is highlighted by accumulating
evidence, emphasizing their pivotal role in promoting a healthy pregnancy for both the …

Abstract Purpose of Review Maternal conditions and exposures during pregnancy including
over-and undernutrition are associated with poor childbirth outcomes, growth, development …