Research
Energy balance
Postpartum weight gain was the result of increased energy intake after pregnancy rather than decreased energy expenditure.
Women with obesity should be advised on managing energy intake after pregnancy to prevent weight retention.
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Postpartum weight gain was the result of increased energy intake after pregnancy rather than decreased energy expenditure.
Why this rating
Based on the prospective cohort study design.
Source
Increased Energy Intake After Pregnancy Determines Postpartum Weight Retention in Women With Obesity
Jasper Most et al. · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2020
cohort · n=37Cited 26×
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