Abstract
Around 50% of women of childbearing age are either overweight [body mass index (BMI) 25-29.9 kg/m(2)] or obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m(2)). The antenatal period provides an opportunity to manage weight in pregnancy. This has the potential to reduce maternal and fetal complications associated with excess weight gain and obesity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | iii-iv, 1-191 |
Journal | Health Technology Assessment |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 31 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2012 |
Keywords
- Databases, Bibliographic
- Female
- Food Habits
- Humans
- Life Style
- Motor Activity
- Obesity
- Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications
- Pregnancy Outcome