Pregnant? Skip the junk food
Story By: Bea Karnes
Source: NBC
Many studies have shown that a diet high in fat and sugar can be hazardous to your health. But when you're eating for two, that junk food can do twice the damage.
British researchers discovered when female rats were fed a poor diet during pregnancy and lactation, it had dangerous effects on their children. Even if the baby rats were fed a healthy diet after birth, they developed a variety of medical problems, like high cholesterol, increased glucose levels and obesity.
Female offspring were especially at risk for diabetes and obesity. Researchers say their findings could translate to humans. They are calling for more studies. In the meantime, they urge women to eat responsibly while pregnant and breastfeeding.
