Use of specific carbohydrate systems during pregnancy for preventing fat accumulation in pregnant women

摘要

Disclosed herein are methods related to the administration of specific carbohydrate systems to a pregnant woman for preventing or limiting fat accumulation. The carbohydrate system may include a slow rate of digestion simple carbohydrate, a complex carbohydrate, a non-absorbent carbohydrate, and/or an indigestible carbohydrate. The compositions may be administered before, during, or after gestation.