Drinking Colas During Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Obesity In Kids Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should avoid a diet high in fructose-containing sugars as it increases the risk of their kids being obese or diabetic says a study. Many cereals, colas and other processed foods have fructose-containing sugars, including sucrose and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). New research shows that a maternal diet high in fructose containing sugars can cause a fatty liver in the offspring. This can negatively impact the metabolic health of the offspring. Researchers gave female rats water supplemented with fructose containing sugars at an amount equivalent to those in standard soft drinks, before, during and after pregnancy. After birth, the offspring were weaned by a mother who had access to the same fructose containing beverage, or by one who had access to water only. Body weight, fat mass and glucose control in the offspring were measured and tissues were a...
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