Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is of considerable interest to women, their partners and their health care professionals. In developing countries, maternal undernutrition is a major concern. However, with the increased prevalence of abundant high calorie diets, their impact upon pregnancy outcome is of concern. In addition to the amount of nutrition available and its macronutrient composition within a diet, there is emerging evidence highlighting important roles for the lesser studied micronutrients. Added to this complexity is the distinction between maternal and fetal nutrition and the impact the placenta plays in nutrient metabolism and overall nutrient supply to the fetus. Together, these many variables contribute to placental development and function, fetal growth, and, where placental/fetal nutrition and growth is compromised, through poor maternal diet, and/or diet induced alterations in placental metabolism, the impact is dramatic and can lead to lifelong implications for the offspring. This Special Issue book aims to highlight research in many of these areas.
Guest editor:
Janna L Morrison, Timothy R H Regnault Imprint: Mdpi AG Edition: 1. 2017 ed. Dimensions:
Height: 244mm,
Width: 170mm,
Spine: 29mm
Weight: 975g ISBN:9783038423669 ISBN 10: 3038423661 Pages: 362 Publication Date:21 April 2017 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active