Gestational weight gain and body composition of full-term newborns and infants: a cohort study

• Main Authors: Sylvia R. Nehab (Author), Letícia D. Villela (Author), Fernanda V. M. Soares (Author), Andrea D. Abranches (Author), Daniele M. R. Araújo (Author), Leila M. L. da Silva (Author), Yasmin N. V. Amaral (Author), Saint Clair G. Junior (Author), Maria Dalva B. B. Meio (Author), Maria Elisabeth Moreira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The association between gestational weight gain and neonatal body composition has been inconsistent, exposing the need for further research. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether gestational weight gain influences the body composition of full-term newborns and infants up...