Extensive experimental animal studies and epidemiological observations have shown that
environmental influences during early development affect the risk of later pathophysiological …

Background Chronic illnesses like obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular
diseases, are worldwide major causes of morbidity and mortality. These pathological …

The incidence of obesity and overweight has reached epidemic levels in the United States
and developed countries worldwide. Even more alarming is the increasing prevalence of …

Recent evidence demonstrates important maternal effects on an offspring's risk of
developing metabolic disease. These effects extend across the full range of maternal …

Exposure to environmental factors in early life can influence developmental processes and
long-term health in humans. Early life nutrition and maternal diet are well-known examples …

Metabolic disorders have seen an increased prevalence in recent years in developed as
well as developing countries. While it is clear lifestyle choices and habits have contributed to …

Obesity among pregnant women is becoming one of the most important women's health
issues. Obesity is associated with increased risk of almost all pregnancy complications …

Nutrition plays a key role in many aspects of health and dietary imbalances are major
determinants of chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and …

Increasing evidence from the EU Project EARNEST and many other investigators
demonstrates that early nutrition and lifestyle have long-term effects on later health and the …

There is now evidence that developmental influences have lifelong effects on cardiovascular
and metabolic function and that elements of the heritable or familial component of …