[HTML][HTML] Dynamic energy-balance model predicting gestational weight gain
Background: Gestational weight gains (GWGs) that exceed the 2009 Institute of Medicine
recommended ranges increase risk of long-term postpartum weight retention; conversely,
GWGs within the recommended ranges are more likely to result in positive maternal and
fetal outcomes. Despite this evidence, recent epidemiologic studies have shown that the
majority of pregnant women gain outside the target GWG ranges. A mathematical model that
predicts GWG and energy intake could provide a clinical tool for setting precise goals during …
recommended ranges increase risk of long-term postpartum weight retention; conversely,
GWGs within the recommended ranges are more likely to result in positive maternal and
fetal outcomes. Despite this evidence, recent epidemiologic studies have shown that the
majority of pregnant women gain outside the target GWG ranges. A mathematical model that
predicts GWG and energy intake could provide a clinical tool for setting precise goals during …