Eating lots of junk food during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may make childhood obesity more likely, a new study suggests.

The pregnancy diet study was conducted in rats, not people.

But the researchers argue that their findings show that mothers may pass their junk food diets on to their offspring and increase their obesity.

The researchers included Stephanie Bayol, PhD, and professor Neil Stickland, PhD, of London’s Royal Veterinary College.

Pregnancy Diet Tip: Limit Junk Food