Obesity

Investigators at Duke University zero in on obesity

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, October 12th, 2009

According to recent research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, "Pregnancy may contribute to overweight and obesity. The primary objective of Active Mothers Postpartum was to promote a reduction in BMI through 24-months postpartum via Sustainable lifestyle changes."

"Behavioral intervention RCT to enhance postpartum weight loss. Setting/ A total of 450 overweight or obese women, enrolled 6-weeks postpartum, were recruited participants: through obstetrics clinics and community posters in the Durham NC area. Intervention participants were offered eight healthy-eating classes, ten physical-activity classes, and six telephone-counseling...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2009-10-12)

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