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maternal plasma polyunsaturated fatty acids acid status in late pregnancy is associated with offspring body composition in childhood you know what it's going to say this observational study suggests that maternal omega-6 pufa status during pregnancy might influence adiposity in childhood meaning the more seed oils you eat the fatter your kids are that's bad guys that's bad
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maternal plasma polyunsaturated fatty acids that is in late pregnancy is associated with offspring body composition in childhood you know what it's going to say this observational study suggests that maternal omega-6 pufa status during pregnancy might influence adiposity in childhood meaning the more seed oils you eat the fatter your kids are
Maternal plasma levels of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid concentration positively predicted fat mass at 4 years.
It begs the question of whether excess polyunsaturated fatty acid consumption by mom during pregnancy or during breastfeeding during early childhood development can lead to more adiposity in kids.