We often hear about how a mother's diet and lifestyle during pregnancy can affect the health of the baby but what about the father's role? Are you aware the father’s eating habits are associated with the baby’s health?
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dt Inshara Mahedvi, Consultant- Dietician at Motherhood Hospital in Pune's Lullanagar, revealed, “Those fathers who tend to opt for a diet low in protein and high in carbohydrates will notice symptoms of anxiety when it comes to their child’s health. While there is a significant amount of awareness regarding the impact of the mother’s diet on the child's health.”
However, little did we know that even the father’s lifestyle and diet pattern can take a toll on the child’s entire well-being. Yes, that’s right! Dt Inshara Mahedvi said, “It is a known fact that the child’s health and development is known to get impacted if the woman fails to follow an appropriate diet during pregnancy. Similarly, if the father’s diet is poor it can be a problem for the child as he/she grows.”
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Dt Inshara Mahedvi concluded, “The right amount of balance of macronutrients consisting of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in fathers will help to maintain the child’s cardiac well-being. By taking into consideration the exact quantity of protein, fat, and carbs in the father’s diet, it is possible to improve the child’s health. The parents must pay attention to their diet, and ensure to choose foods loaded with all the vital nutrients before conception. This way, parents can see to it that the future generation is healthy. Both parents should take the help of a dietitian who can guide them regarding what to eat and delete from the diet.”
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