The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) Hypothesis (IMAGE)
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The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) hypothesis postulates that the nutritional environment during the developmental period makes a person susceptible to lifestyle-related diseases later in life. In this example, undernutrition during the perinatal stage produces a low birth weight (<2,500g) as an immediate response, and an adaptive response that 'programs' the body to prepare for future bouts of starvation. If the person has a highly nutritious diet as an adult, they have an increased risk of diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart attack.
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Professor Mitsuyoshi Nakao
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