Pregnancy: what's the right weight?

Article Abstract:

Pregnant women should be cautious of weight gain during pregnancy to avoid complications. Consulting a doctor to determine the ideal pregnancy weight based on height and pre-pregnancy weight is necessary. Obese women before and after pregnancy have more risks of developing gestational diabetes.

Obesity, Pregnant women, Pregnancy, Weight gain

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Ask a nutritionist

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Research has shown that good nutrition found in balanced meals cannot be replaced by vitamin and mineral supplements. The supplements do not contain the phytochemicals or disease-fighting substances found in plant foods. Some supplements may even increase the risk of illness.

Research, Nutrition, Dietary supplements

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Waist management

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People contemplating a weight-loss program should examine their body shapes and pay particular attention to where the excess fat is located. This can be best done by determining the waist-hip ratio. Evidence has proven that a pear-shaped body is an indicator of good health.

Physiological aspects, Body weight, Adipose tissues, Adipose tissue

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