Acculturation and gestational weight gain in a predominantly puerto rican population

• Main Authors: Tovar Alison (Author), Chasan-Taber Lisa (Author), Bermudez Odilia I (Author), Hyatt Raymond R (Author), Must Aviva (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Identifying risk factors that affect excess weight gain during pregnancy is critical, especially among women who are at a higher risk for obesity. The goal of this study was to determine if acculturation, a possible risk factor, was...