Health and Fitness

Proper Maternal Folate Level May Reduce Child Obesity Risk

NIH-funded study suggests an optimal level for pregnant women, particularly those who are obese

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2016.  Proper maternal folate levels during pregnancy may protect children from a future risk of obesity, especially those born to obese mothers, according to a study led by researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health.

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“Maternal nutrition during pregnancy can have long-lasting effects on child health, as well as the health of a mother after pregnancy,” said…

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