Abstract
Diet is the most important lifestyle factor which connects to various aspects of human health.
Besides its pivotal role in individual growth, metabolism, and influencing chronic disease
risks, evidence is convincing that the maternal and paternal diet are essential in reproduction
and early human health [1-4]. We refer to reproduction as the trajectory that begins with
gametogenesis, continues through fertilization, implantation, embryo, fetal and placental
development, and ends after birth of the offspring [4]. With diet being an important daily and
modifiable factor, understanding associations between diet and human reproduction will
provide insights for interventions aiming at the prevention and management of adverse
reproductive health outcomes [5, 6].
Besides its pivotal role in individual growth, metabolism, and influencing chronic disease
risks, evidence is convincing that the maternal and paternal diet are essential in reproduction
and early human health [1-4]. We refer to reproduction as the trajectory that begins with
gametogenesis, continues through fertilization, implantation, embryo, fetal and placental
development, and ends after birth of the offspring [4]. With diet being an important daily and
modifiable factor, understanding associations between diet and human reproduction will
provide insights for interventions aiming at the prevention and management of adverse
reproductive health outcomes [5, 6].
| Original language | English |
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| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Place of Publication | Rotterdam |
| Print ISBNs | 978 90 361 0846 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 28 Jan 2026 |
