Author: Lorena Sandoval-Mejia

A study by The University of Texas at Austin, published in the journal Obesity, suggests that rapid weight gain during the first and final months of pregnancy may influence the development of excess fat tissue in female children. Researchers tracked over 300 pregnant women and their children, observing that daughters of mothers who gained weight…

In the article “Know what you eat,” published on April 25, 2024, in The Daily Texan, columnist Etash Chandran emphasizes the importance of students paying close attention to nutritional information when selecting food. Chandran argues that understanding nutrition labels is crucial for making informed dietary choices, especially for students living off-campus who may face challenges…