Misperceived pre-pregnancy body weight status predicts excessive gestational weight gain: findings from a US cohort study

Misperceived pre-pregnancy body weight status predicts excessive gestational weight gain: findings from a US cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Excessive gestational weight gain promotes poor maternal and child health outcomes. Weight misperception is associated with weight gain in non-pregnant women, but no data exist during pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to exami...

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Main Authors: Rifas-Shiman Sheryl L, Rich-Edwards Janet W, Haines Jess, Oken Emily, Herring Sharon J, Kleinman ScD Ken P, Gillman Matthew W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-12-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/8/54

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