Abstract

The aim of this study was designed to determine whether maternal supplementation with olive oil influence plasma lipid profile and
oxidant/antioxidant status later in life of rats with cafeteria- diet-fed during gestation and in their offspring throughout adulthood. Altering
the fatty acid profile of rat diets during the gestation has long-term consequences for the growth and development of their offspring. Our
results clearly demonstrate that maternal intake of olive oil before gestation, during gestation and during lactation display remarkable health
benefits for the prevention of obesity and associated metabolic disorders by decreasing the lipoprotein metabolism and oxidant/antioxidant
status alterations brought about by obesity in offspring at birth until adulthood.

Key words: Maternal nutrition, metabolic and redox status, olive oil, obesity, offspring