The biology of the first 1,000 days

Crystal D. Karakochuk (Editor), Kyly C. Whitfield (Editor), Tim J. Green (Editor), Klaus Kraemer (Editor)

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Abstract

The first 1,000 days, from conception to two years of age, is a critical period of growth and development. Exposures to dietary, environmental, hormonal, and other stressors during this window have been associated with an increased risk of poor health outcomes, some of which are irreversible. The book addresses this crucial interval of early life across biological disciplines, linking concepts related to all biological fields to outcomes during the first 1,000 days (e.g. fetal growth and pregnancy outcomes) and beyond (e.g. gut microbiome and cardiovascular disease later in life). The strength of this book lies in its cross-disciplinary nature.

Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationBoca Raton, FL
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Number of pages494
ISBN (Electronic)9781498756808
ISBN (Print)9781498756792
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameOxidative Stress and Disease
PublisherCRC Press
No.42

Keywords

  • conception to 2 years old
  • infant growth
  • Infant development
  • early life factors
  • biological outcomes
  • fetal growth
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • gut microbiome

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