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ArticleCurrent developments in nutrition2019

Increased α-Linolenic Acid Intake during Pregnancy is Associated with Higher Offspring Birth Weight.

Melinda Phang, Hasthi U Dissanayake, Rowena L McMullan, Jon Hyett, Adrienne Gordon, Manohar L Garg, Michael R Skilton

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Article in Current developments in nutrition, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Melinda PhangBoden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorders, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Hasthi U DissanayakeBoden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorders, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Rowena L McMullanBoden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorders, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3789-9745
Jon HyettObstetrics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, Australia.
Adrienne GordonSydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Manohar L GargNutraceuticals Research Program, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-0514-0865
Michael R SkiltonBoden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorders, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-2793-2388
The University of Sydney · AURoyal Prince Alfred Hospital · AUUniversity of Newcastle Australia · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe amount and type of fat in the maternal diet during pregnancy are important contributors to fetal growth. The importance of plant-based omega-3 fatty acid (α-linolenic acid, ALA) intake in fetal growth has not been previously examined.

objectiveWe sought to determine the association of maternal ALA intake during pregnancy with birth weight and body composition of the offspring.

methodsMothers and their newborn infants (

resultsDietary fatty acid intakes were positively associated with plasma phospholipid fatty acids for total omega-3 fatty acids (

conclusionsIn otherwise healthy women giving birth at a major tertiary hospital in Australia, intake of ALA during pregnancy is associated with higher offspring birth weight. This may have implications for dietary strategies aimed at optimizing fetal growth via modification of maternal diet.

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birth weightfatty acidsmaternal dietα-linolenic acid

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PMID30820488
PMCPMC6390041
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