A new study published in Nutrition Research indicates that a father's diet prior to pregnancy may influence the growth and body fat of their child. [1] The medicaldialogues.in article highlights this finding, stating that "Dad's diet before pregnancy may shape a baby's health-even before conception." This notion is supported by another news source, msn.com, which reported on a study conducted by a professor who emphasized the importance of both mothers and fathers adopting healthy lifestyles prior to conception. [2] The medicalxpress.com article also discusses this issue, noting that "A father's diet can affect his children's health and body composition before they are even conceived." [3]