A foetal energy balance equation based on maternal exercise and diet.
Empirical data indicate that the maternal diet composition has a direct impact on foetal fat mass and resulting birth weights. Weight-bearing maternal exercise influences the placental volume, which has also been correlated to birth weight. A foetal energy balance equation, based on the first law of thermodynamics, that incorporates maternal diet and exercise is developed. Model parameters and validity are evaluated using published data.
Thomas
Diana M
DM
Department of Mathematical Sciences, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043, USA. thomasdia@mail.montclair.edu
Clapp
James F
JF
Shernce
Susan
S
D004032:Diet; D004734:Energy Metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D010920:Placenta / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013816:Thermodynamics