Nutrition in Pregnancy and Early Life: A Critical Window of Vulnerability but Also of Opportunity
Abstract
According to the well-established fetal programming hypothesis proposed by Barker, consuming a balanced variety and an appropriate quantity of nutritious foods supports optimal fetal growth and improves both obstetric outcomes and infant health [...].
Fields of Study & Subjects
Birth
Development
and Health
Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
Child Nutrition and Water Access
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Nutrients
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 793–793
- Publication date
- 28 February 2026
- Language
- EN