Smelling high-fat, junk food in pregnancy make kids gain weight later, finds study
New research suggests that even healthy pregnant mothers exposed to fatty food odors may program their babies for a higher obesity risk later in life. This early sensory imprinting, occurring through amniotic fluid and breast milk, can rewire reward centers and appetite neurons, influencing lifelong eating habits and metabolism.
New research suggests that even healthy pregnant mothers exposed to fatty food odors may program their babies for a higher obesity risk later in life. This early sensory imprinting, occurring through amniotic fluid and breast milk, can rewire reward centers and appetite neurons, influencing lifelong eating habits and metabolism.
