High Fat Diet Administration during Specific Periods of Pregnancy Alters Maternal Fatty Acid Profiles in the Near-Term Rat

Excessive fat intake is a global health concern as women of childbearing age increasingly ingest high fat diets (HFDs). We therefore determined the maternal fatty acid (FA) profiles in metabolic organs after HFD administration during specific periods of gestation. Rats were fed a HFD for the first (...

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Main Authors: Marlon E. Cerf, Emilio Herrera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-01-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/1/25