They Say: Fat-Eating Pregos Make for Fat-Loving Kids

re: They Say: Fat-Eating Pregos Make for Fat-Loving Kids

Lisa — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:15:58 GMT

"According to several animal studies, conditions during pregnancy, including the mother’s diet, may determine how fat the offspring are as adults. Human studies have shown that women who eat little in pregnancy, surprisingly, more often have children who grow into fat adults. More than a dozen studies have found that children are more likely to be fat if their mothers smoke during pregnancy."

health.nytimes.com/.../esn-obesity-ess.html

re: They Say: Fat-Eating Pregos Make for Fat-Loving Kids

Knitty — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:14:39 GMT

Because, ladies, everything -- and I do mean EVERYTHING -- can be blamed on mom.

re: They Say: Fat-Eating Pregos Make for Fat-Loving Kids

coolteamblt — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:09:55 GMT

I don't know, my MIL ate lots of fruits while pregnant, especially mangoes, and my husband won't touch any fruit except for blueberries. Of course, that's the one fruit my MIL is allergic to!

My mother keeps joking I'm going to give birth to a cow because I've been craving serious red meat. Steak, burgers, tacos, whatever. It doesn't matter as long as a cow died to make it happen.

re: They Say: Fat-Eating Pregos Make for Fat-Loving Kids

tree shrew — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:16:52 GMT

Well, my kids are screwed.