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A study published in the Nutrients Journal found a link between a mother’s diet during pregnancy and the baby’s birth weight.
The study identified two different dietary patterns. The first group mainly ate plant-based foods, fish, and eggs, and drank tea and coffee, while the second group had a Western-style diet that included junk food, milk, and white bread. The first group also had more nutrients and vitamins in their diet.
Younger and uneducated women favored the Western-style diet over a plant-based healthy diet.
The study found that a Western-style diet may increase the likelihood of having larger babies, which can lead to health complications. The risk is also higher for women with a higher BMI before getting pregnant.
Overall, the study concludes maternal nutrition is crucial to neonatal outcomes and can be modified for better growth and development.
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