10 Oct 2022 --- A study has linked an increased risk of obesity and obesity-related diseases in children with their mothers’ consumption of “ultra-processed” foods during pregnancy. However, some experts believe that the correlation is less than clear and such assertions shame people who may not be able to afford healthier diets. The researchers have also stated that these conclusions should be used to refine dietary guidelines for pregnant women and women of childbearing age. It further recommends that the social and financial barriers to better nutrition should be investigated and removed as a means to improving mother’s nutrition and lessening the rate of childhood obesity.
