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Maternal preconception body size and early childhood growth during prenatal and postnatal periods are positively associated with child-attained body size at age 6–7 years: Results from a follow-up of the PRECONCEPT trial

Growth faltering is associated with adverse consequences during childhood and later life. However, questions remain on the relative importance of preconception maternal nutritional status (PMNS) and child growth during the first 1000 d of life.

Main Authors: Nguyen, Phuong Hong, Young, Melissa F., Khương, Long Quỳnh, Tran, Lan Mai, Duong, Thai Hong
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: American Society for Nutrition 2021
Subjects:
maternal and child health
weight gain
pregnancy
childhood development
weight
capacity development
nutrition
pregnant women
conditional growth
maternal nutrition
overweight
obesity
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/142747
Summary:Growth faltering is associated with adverse consequences during childhood and later life. However, questions remain on the relative importance of preconception maternal nutritional status (PMNS) and child growth during the first 1000 d of life.

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