07 Sep 2020 --- Pregnant mice fed a diet high in omega 6 fats but low in omega 3 fats produce offspring that exhibit excessive levels of consumption of hyper-caloric diets, according to a Hiroshima University study in Japan. The researchers flag that studies in humans are needed to determine the correlation of omega 3 and 6 consumption to overconsumption and obesity tendencies. However, they note that the findings may point to novel strategies for preventing obesity in children by managing nutrition during pregnancy.
