Light exercise cuts obesity risk in newborns
Babies born to mothers who have done light exercise during pregnancy are at a lower risk of gaining weight in the long run, a new study finds.
Previous studies had pointed out the influence of the womb environment on the future metabolism of an unborn, stressing that infants that are relatively heavier for their length are more vulnerable to becoming obese later on in life.
‘Given that large birth size is associated with increased risk of obesity, a modest reduction in birth weight may have long-term health benefits for offspring by lowering this risk later in life,’ said lead researcher Paul Hofman.
According to the study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, exercising during pregnancy reduces the amount of weight gain in the unborn.
While exercising lowers the body weight and the body mass index (BMI) of newborns, it does not affect their length, the study found.
Exercising does not interfere with the natural changes in the mother's response to the hormone insulin, stressing that exercisers are not more prone to insulin-resistant or subsequently gestational diabetes.
Researchers, therefore, urged physicians to encourage women not to overeat during pregnancy and to exercise moderately for at least 30 minutes on a regular basis.
Source: presstv.ir
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