Longterm effects of pre- and postnatal exposure to low and high dietary protein levels. Evidence from epidemiological studies and controlled animal experiments.
The purpose of this short review is to summarize the available evidence from observational studies and rodent models for an association between maternal protein intake, birth weight, pre- and post-weaning body mass gain and adult body fatness in the offspring.
Metges
Cornelia C
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Research Institute for the Biology of Farm Animals, Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2, 18196 Dummerstorf, Germany.
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000378:metabolism; D000818:Animals; D001724:Birth Weight / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D039382:Maternal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D023421:Models, Animal; D011247:Pregnancy; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects
D004044:Dietary Proteins