Epidemic of obese 6-month-olds because of what their mothers ate when they were pregnant, Dr. Lustig

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We have an epidemic of obese 6-month-olds because of what their mothers ate when they were pregnant notes Robert Lustig, MD, pediatric endocrinoligist from the University of California, San Francisco in the 7-part video series called “The Skinny on Obesity” (Episode 5).

This generation will not live longer than their parents

The first generation to not live longer than their parents

“We know that if we keep this up, this would be the 1st generation to not outlive their parents,” Lustig notes.

Epidemic of 6-month-olds

Epidemic of 6-month-olds due to pregnant mother’s diet

“Now we have this epidemic of obesity 6-month-olds.”

“Everyone’s saying, ‘How is it possible? How can I be? They don’t diet and exercise. They just get fed formula or breastmilk, and they’re obese. How is that possible?

“Well, it’s very possible.

Baby’s fat determined before birth

Baby’s insulin levels before birth determined by mother’s diet

“Now we have this epidemic of obesity 6-month-olds.”

“You lay down your fat before you were born, and what determines how much fat you lay down [is] the baby’s insulin before they are born.

“The more insulin, the more fat.

“And what determines that baby’s insulin?

“The mother’s diet [while she is pregnant.]”

Reference

Robert Lustig, MD. The The Skinny on Obesity, Episode 5.
UCTV Prime: The Skinny on Obesity

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