The Association between the Macronutrient Content of Maternal Diet and the Adequacy of Micronutrients during Pregnancy in the Women and Their Children’s Health (WATCH) Study

The Association between the Macronutrient Content of Maternal Diet and the Adequacy of Micronutrients during Pregnancy in the Women and Their Children’s Health (WATCH) Study

Nutrition during pregnancy can induce alterations in offspring phenotype. Maternal ratio of protein to non-protein (P:NP) energy has been linked to variations in offspring body composition and adult risk of metabolic disease. This study describes the dietary patterns of pregnant women by tertiles of...

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Main Authors: Clare Collins, David Raubenheimer, Stephen Simpson, Roger Smith, Lesley MacDonald-Wicks, Alexis Hure, Michelle Blumfield
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
maternal
pregnancy
dietary intake
nutrition
nutrient requirements
protein
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/4/12/1958

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http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/4/12/1958

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