Maternal diet and gestational diabetes mellitus modestly influence children's growth during their first 24 months.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate whether diet and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) during pregnancy influence children's growth during their first 24 months.

Methods

Growth data of children (n = 378) of women with overweight/obesity were obtained from clinic records (birth, 3, 6, 12 and 24 months), and variables (standard deviation scores (SDS) or percentages) were calculated based on Finnish growth charts. Body composition was measured by air displacement plethysmography (n = 73, 24 months). Diet was assessed (diet quality index, nutrient intakes and diet inflammatory index (DII®)) in early and late pregnancy. GDM was determined by an oral glucose tolerance test.

Results

A good dietary quality in early pregnancy associated positively with the children's height at each time p

SUBMITTER: Saros L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12314585 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature