Misperceived pre-pregnancy body weight status predicts excessive gestational weight gain: findings from a US cohort study

• Hoofdauteurs: Rifas-Shiman Sheryl L (Auteur), Rich-Edwards Janet W (Auteur), Haines Jess (Auteur), Oken Emily (Auteur), Herring Sharon J (Auteur), Kleinman ScD Ken P (Auteur), Gillman Matthew W (Auteur)
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• Gepubliceerd in: BMC, 2008-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Excessive gestational weight gain promotes poor maternal and child health outcomes. Weight misperception is associated with weight gain in non-pregnant women, but no data exist during pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to exami...