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J R Soc Interface
; 5(21): 449-55, 2008 Apr 06.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17895222
RESUMO
Empirical data indicate that the maternal diet composition has a direct impact on foetal fat mass and resulting birth weights. Weight-bearing maternal exercise influences the placental volume, which has also been correlated to birth weight. A foetal energy balance equation, based on the first law of thermodynamics, that incorporates maternal diet and exercise is developed. Model parameters and validity are evaluated using published data.