Biology of the First 1000 Days

<p>The first 1000 days from conception to two years of age is a critical period of growth and development. Exposures to dietary environmental hormonal and other stressors during this window have been associated with an increased risk of poor health outcomes some of which are irreversible. The book addresses this crucial interval of early life across biological disciplines linking concepts related to all biological fields to outcomes during the first 1000 days (e.g. fetal growth and pregnancy outcomes) and beyond (e.g. gut microbiome and cardiovascular disease later in life). The strength of this book lies in its cross-disciplinary nature.</p>