Efficacy of a group-based dietary intervention for limiting gestational weight gain among obese women: a randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Observational studies suggest that minimal gestational weight gain (GWG) may optimize pregnancy outcomes for obese women. This trial tested the efficacy of a group-based weight management intervention for limiting GWG among obese women.

Methods

One hundred and fourteen obese women (BMI [mean ± SD] 36.7 ± 4.9 kg/m(2) ) were randomized between 7 and 21 weeks' (14.9 ± 2.6) gestation to intervention (n = 56) or usual care control conditions (n = 58). The intervention included individualized calorie goals, advice to maintain weight within 3% of randomization and follow the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension dietary pattern without sodium restriction, and attendance at weekly group meetings until delivery. Control participants received one-time dietary advice. Our t

SUBMITTER: Vesco KK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4407817 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature