Objective This study aimed to compare energy and macronutrient intake, birth weight, and
anthropometric parameters (mid-upper arm circumference or tricipital skin-fold thickness) …

OBJECTIVE: We sought to identify modifiable risk factors for excessive gestational weight
gain (GWG). STUDY DESIGN: We assessed associations of diet and physical activity with …

Abstract Background Pre-pregnancy BMI (PP BMI) and gestational weight gain (GWG) are
prominent anthropometric indicators for maternal nutritional status and are related to an …

Objectives An optimal gestational weight gain is essential for maternal health and to reduce
adverse birth outcomes. Current guidelines to monitor gestational weight gain are based on …

Background: Gestational weight gain (GWG) above the recently recommended ranges is
likely to be related to adverse pregnancy outcomes and therefore a challenge in …

Gestational weight gain (GWG) is a determinant of health and nutrition of mothers and
offspring. However, many factors associated with GWG are not completely understood. The …

Introduction and objective Gestational weight gain (GWG) has been reported to be
associated with pregnancy outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of …

Aim Both inadequate and excessive weight gain during pregnancy can have immediate and
long‐term health risks for women and infants. This study investigated rate of gestational …

Background Extra energy intake is commonly recommended for pregnant women to support
fetal growth. However, relevant data regarding variations in energy intake and expenditure …

Recommendations for weight gain during pregnancy are based on pre-pregnancy body
mass index (BMI). Pregnancy is a risk factor for excessive weight gain and many endocrine …