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






