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Review
. 2016 Mar;43(1):109-20, ix.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2015.09.003. Epub 2016 Jan 12.

Obesity in Special Populations: Pregnancy

Danielle Symons Downs  1
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Review

Obesity in Special Populations: Pregnancy

Danielle Symons Downs. Prim Care. 2016 Mar.

Abstract

Perinatal overweight and obesity is a major public health and clinical care issue that requires deliberate and immediate attention. Preconception and prenatal assessment and counseling should address the risks associated with obesity, recommendations for weight gain, proper nutrition and dietary intake, and physical activity. Nutrition and exercise guidance should be offered to all perinatal overweight and obese women with an emphasis on effective strategies to overcome barriers. All women should be encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle and achieve a healthy weight before becoming pregnant.

Keywords: Exercise; Lifestyle modification; Nutrition; Obesity; Overweight; Pregnancy.

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