In the past decade, epidemiological findings and data from experimental studies in animals
have shown that the structure and function of the organism can be programmed during
critical periods of development which can lead to detrimental long-term consequences for
the health of an individual. Low birth weight has been linked to many adult diseases in
humans including type 2 diabetes. The full detrimental effects of early growth restriction are
often accompanied by the presence of obesity, which itself might be a manifestation of …