Metabolic subtypes in pregnant women can contribute to differences in offspring obesity risk, according to a review published in JAMA Network Open. The study analyzed the effects of biomarkers across different classes of compounds and found that the risk of childhood obesity was almost five times higher in children born to women in the IR-hyperglycemic subgroup compared to the reference subgroup. Other subgroups, such as the high HDL-C and reference subgroups, did not show significant differences in offspring outcomes.
Childhood obesity has become a growing concern in recent years, with rates steadily increasing across the globe. While various factors can contribute to this trend, research has shown that the prenatal environment can play a significant role in a child’s subsequent risk of obesity. In particular, the metabolic status of pregnant women has been found … Read more
