The effects of a physical exercise program on fetal well-being and intrauterine safety.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a supervised physical exercise program on fetal well-being and intrauterine safety. Physical activity is recommended for healthy pregnant women. However, constant evaluation of fetal condition and development is recommended to ensure the safety of the exercise program.

The Effectiveness of Regular Exercise Programs in the Prevention of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus-A Systematic Review.

Importance: Physical activity is recognized as one of the most important tools in the management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Objective: The aim of this review was to compare and analyze regular prenatal exercise programs and examine their effectiveness in the prevention of GDM.

Evidence Acquisition: The following databases were used: Academic Search Complete, Health Source-Consumer Edition, Health Source-Nursing/Academic Edition, Master File Premier, MEDLINE, and SportDiscus with full text.

Assessment of nutritional behaviour of children aged 3-7 from selected kindergartens in Biala Podlaska county.

Background: Children constitute a group that is particularly susceptible to the effects of improper nutrition. The knowledge of parents and guardians about proper nutrition affects their children’s nutritional habits and behaviours. Children develop their patterns of nutritional behaviours on the basis of their observations of nutritional habits of adults, nutrition trends and nutritional education.

Assessment of nutritional behaviours of children aged 7-12 attending to primary schools in Biala Podlaska, Poland.

Background: Children and youth constitute a group that is particularly prone to the effects of improper diet. In the puberty period, numerous significant lifestyle choices are made, for instance regarding particular nutritional behaviours which may be repeated later in life and may determine the state of health.

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess nutritional behaviours of children aged 7-12 attending to primary schools in Biala Podlaska county (Eastern Region of Poland).