3458.0 March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award Lecture and Reception: Impact of maternal gestational diabetes and obesity on mother and fetus

Monday, October 31, 2011: 4:30 PM
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Please join us for this cutting-edge award lecture featuring renowned reproductive biologist, Dr. Patrick Catalano. Dr. Catalano will discuss the different mechanisms relating to fetal overgrowth in women with GDM and obesity, the consequences of maternal GDM and obesity on outcomes for the mother and her offspring, and factors which could be modified to minimize excess fetal adiposity. Dr. Catalano’s presentation will be followed by a reception in his honor jointly sponsored by March of Dimes and APHA’s Food & Nutrition and Maternal & Child Health sections. All are welcome to attend this special event.
Session Objectives: 1) Explain the different mechanisms relating to fetal overgrowth in women with GDM and obesity. 2) Describe the consequences of maternal GDM and obesity on the short and long-term outcomes for the mother and her offspring. 3) Name factors which could be modified in obese and GDM women to limit excessive fetal adiposity.
Moderator:
Deirdra Chester, PhD, RD, LD/N

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Organized by: Food and Nutrition
Endorsed by: Maternal and Child Health

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