Programación metabólica temprana y nutrición durante los primeros 1000 días: una estrategia estructural para modificar la carga futura de las enfermedades crónicas
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nutrition, metabolic programming, chronic noncommunicable diseasesAbstract
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Early-life nutrition during the first 1,000 days, from conception to two years of age, plays a critical role in metabolic programming and long-term health. During this period, maternal nutrition, breastfeeding, and complementary feeding influence the development of organs, metabolic pathways, and the immune system. Adverse nutritional conditions can increase the risk of non-communicable chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders later in life. These effects are largely mediated by epigenetic mechanisms that regulate gene expression. Therefore, strengthening maternal and child nutrition strategies represents a key public health intervention to promote healthy development and reduce the future burden of chronic diseases.
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