- A balanced preconception diet with appropriate fat and protein intake, and favoring fruits and vegetables, is recommended for both parents during the conception period.
- Overweight/obese women who are planning for pregnancy should reduce their weight to lower the probability of their children becoming overweight or obese later in life.
- Overweight and obese men planning to conceive should also reduce their weight to improve their sperm quality.
References:
1. Angelo Pietrobelli; Massimo Agosti and the MeNu Group. Nutrition in the First 1000 Days: Ten Practices to Minimize Obesity Emerging from Published Science. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2017, 14, 1491
2. Aris, I.M.; Bernard, J.Y.; Chen, LW.; Tint, M.T; Pang, W.W.; Soh, S.E.; Saw, S.M.; Shek, L.P.; Godfrey, K.M.; Giuckman, P.D.; et al. Modifiable risk factors in the first 1000 days for subsequent risk of childhood overweight in an Asian cohort: Significance of parental overweight status, Int. J. Obes, 2018
