Association between gestational weight gain and risk of obesity in preadolescence: a longitudinal study (1997–2007) of 5125 children in Greece

ConclusionsExcessive GWG was associated with a higher risk of greater infant size at birth and a higher BMI status at the ages of 2 and 8 years. Healthcare providers should encourage women to limit their GWG to the range indicated by the current guidelines.
Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research