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Obesity
New obesity data have been reported by I. Guelinckx and co-authors
April 29th, 2008
According to a study from Louvain, Belgium, "The obesity epidemic affects all, including women of reproductive age. One in five women attending prenatal care in the UK is obese." "Prepregnancy obesity is associated with serious short- and long-term complications for mother and child. Furthermore, gestational weight gain (GWG) of obese pregnant women generally exceeds the Institute of Medicine recommended ranges. This observation can partially be explained by an unbalanced diet and lack of daily physical activity. Despite this, few lifestyle intervention trials in obese pregnant women are available. Two out of seven intervention trials focusing on GWG, nutrition and...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-04-29)
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