Association between maternal erythrocyte polyunsaturated fatty acid levels during pregnancy and offspring weight status: A birth cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The findings of the association between maternal polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) levels during pregnancy and offspring weight status are controversial. Furthermore, few studies have focused on Asian populations or used erythrocyte membranes as biological markers. We aimed to examine the associations between maternal erythrocyte PUFA and offspring weight status within the first 2 years among the Chinese population.

Materials and methods

A total of 607 mother-child pairs were recruited from a birth cohort. Maternal erythrocyte n-3 and n-6 PUFA during pregnancy were measured by gas chromatography, and the ratio of PUFA was calculated. Weight- and body mass index (BMI)-for-age z (WAZ and BAZ) scores were calculated for offspring at 1, 3, 6, 8, 12, 18, and 24 months

SUBMITTER: Wu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9557224 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature