Weight loss can be achieved by any means of energy restriction, but the challenge is to
achieve sustainable weight loss and prevent weight “creep” without increasing the risk of …

The incidence of gestational diabetes is increasing. As gestational diabetes is associated
with adverse pregnancy outcomes, and has long-term implications for both mother and child …

OBJECTIVE A low–glycemic index diet is effective as a treatment for individuals with
diabetes and has been shown to improve pregnancy outcomes when used from the first …

Objective To examine the association of gestational weight gain and dietary factors with
abnormal glucose tolerance (AGT). Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study …

Deprivation is associated with poor pregnancy outcome but the role of nutrition as a
mediating factor is not well understood. We carried out a prospective cohort study of 1461 …

Pregnancy is a critical period during which many physiologic changes occurred and is
associated with several gut disorders and metabolic diseases. Dietary fibre may be helpful …

Objective Investigate the effect of transient hyperglycemic intake (analogous to snacking on
high glycaemic foods) in the third trimester of pregnancy on offspring birthweight and …

Current controversies for medical nutrition therapy in pregnancies complicated by diabetes
include the composition and amount of carbohydrates and fats as well as optimal gestational …

Background A low glycemic index (GI) diet is effective as treatment for people with diabetes
and has been shown to improve pregnancy outcomes when used from the first trimester. A …

This clinical manual is a fundamental resource for nutrition professionals and other health
care providers working with the obese client. Structured to provide the latest research …