A woman who is healthy at the time of conception is more likely to have a successful
pregnancy and a healthy child. We reviewed published evidence and present new data from …

The nutritional status of both women and men before conception has profound implications
for the growth, development, and long-term health of their offspring. Evidence of the …

Prevention of obesity in women of reproductive age is widely recognised to be important
both for their health and for that of their offspring. Weight-control interventions, including …

There is growing interest in preconception health as a crucial period for influencing not only
pregnancy outcomes, but also future maternal and child health, and prevention of long-term …

Background: Nutrition status prior to conception and during pregnancy and infancy seems to
have an influence on the disease risk in adulthood (early nutrition/developmental …

Parental environmental factors, including diet, body composition, metabolism, and stress,
affect the health and chronic disease risk of people throughout their lives, as captured in the …

In a successful pregnancy maternal health is maintained, a healthy baby is delivered and
the mother is able to nurture her newborn adequately. Despite continued interest in the role …

This publication presents a summary of the most recent evidence on maternal nutrition, the
prevention of obesity and noncommunicable disease. It provides an overview and explores …

During adolescence, growth and development are transformative and have profound
consequences on an individual's health in later life, as well as the health of any potential …

This article reviews the central role of nutrition in advancing the maternal, newborn, and
child health agenda with a focus on evidence for effective interventions generated using …