Edited by
Berthold Koletzko
Peter Dodds
Hans Akerblom
Margaret Ashwell

2005

Perinatal Programming of Adult Health - EC Supported Research

Nutrition during pregnancy and infancy has powerful programming effects on long-term development and health of the child, extending well into adulthood and old age. Exploration and understanding of these fascinating interrelationships offer new opportunities for improving nutrition policy, public health, and nutritional products.