Commentary: Obesity and Weight Gain in Pregnancy and Postpartum: an Evidence Review of Lifestyle Interventions to Inform Maternal and Child Health Policies
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10
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10.3389/fendo.2019.00163
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FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
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1664-2392
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We read with interest the recent review published in Frontiers in Endocrinology that was focused on obesity and weight gain in pregnancy and postpartum. The review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses, investigating the effects of lifestyle interventions on gestational weight gain (GWG) and postpartum weight retention (PPWR), provides evidence showing that lifestyle interventions can reduce excess weight gain and associated risk factors. We agree unconditionally that the burden of maternal and childhood obesity needs to be reduced urgently.
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Skouteris, H; Teede, HJ; Thangaratinam, S; Bailey, C; Baxter, J-A; Bergmeier, HJ; Harrison, C; Hill, B; Jack, B; Jorgensen, LCollections
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