Human pregnancy from a nutritional perspective

Keywords: Human pregnancy, physiology of pregnancy, prenatal care, nutrient requirements

Abstract

Human pregnancy is a period of multiple physiological adaptations, among which endocrine, cardiovascular, hematological, gastrointestinal, renal and respiratory ones stand out, through which the maternal organism: guarantees the right growth and development of the products of conception, fulfills the nutritional requirements and prepares for childbirth and lactation. The nutritional status of the pregnant woman, due to lack or excess, will impact on both, her health status and the health of the product, in the short and long term, as well as on subsequent offspring. Since maternal nutritional status is a potentially modifiable risk factor, it is necessary to evaluate and intervene through prenatal care, and even preconception. The objective of this work is to review the recent evidence on the nutrition and essential nutrients of the mother-child pair.

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Author Biographies

Absaias Jonathan Alvarez Eligio , Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

Licenciado en Nutrición y becario en el proyecto: Nutrición en el binomio madre-hijo.

Marcos Galv´´an, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

Profesor Investigador Titular C, de la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo.

Guadalupe López-Rodríguez, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

Profesor Investigador Titular B, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo.

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Published
2020-06-05
How to Cite
Alvarez Eligio , A. J., Galv´´anM., & López-Rodríguez, G. (2020). Human pregnancy from a nutritional perspective . Educación Y Salud Boletín Científico Instituto De Ciencias De La Salud Universidad Autónoma Del Estado De Hidalgo, 8(16), 84-92. https://doi.org/10.29057/icsa.v8i16.5822

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