A relação entre o consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados durante a gravidez e o desenvolvimento neurológico do bebê
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Objetivo: Analisar a influência da nutrição materna durante a gestação no desenvolvimento neurológico fetal, com ênfase no impacto do consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados (AUPs) Revisão bibliográfica: A alimentação equilibrada, composta por macronutrientes e micronutrientes essenciais, é fundamental para a formação do sistema nervoso do feto, provocando déficits cognitivos e doenças metabólicas na vida adulta.gestantes com dietas inadequadas, seja por subnutrição ou excesso de calorias, podem gerar consequências adversas ao bebê, como baixo peso ao nascer, comprometimento neurológico e maior risco de doenças crônicas. O consumo excessivo de AUPs na gravidez está associado a problemas no neurodesenvolvimento fetal, influenciando a estrutura cerebral e a função cognitiva. Gorduras, açúcares e sódio em excesso podem induzir neuroinflamação, estresse oxidativo e desregulação hormonal, aumentando a suscetibilidade a transtornos como TDAH e autismo. Em contrapartida, dietas ricas em proteínas, ferro, folato e vitamina D favorecem um desenvolvimento cerebral adequado. Considerações finais: Alimentação materna tem papel determinante no neurodesenvolvimento fetal, tornando essencial a orientação nutricional durante a gestação para minimizar riscos e promover a saúde neurológica da criança ao longo da vida.
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