 Maternal under-nutrition during pregnancy can lead to lifelong health issues in offspring, including increased risk of obesity and insulin resistance. In this study, researchers found that offspring of mothers who had been fed a low protein diet while pregnant were less likely to become overweight when exposed to a high-fat diet as adults compared to offspring of mothers who had been fed a normal protein diet. Additionally, the offspring of older mothers were more likely to show signs of anxiety and reduced physical activity, which could also contribute to their decreased risk of becoming overweight. This article was authored by Swear, JP Voight, and SC Langley Evans.