Body weight, body composition and energy balance related behaviour during the transition to parenthood: study protocol of a multi-centre observational follow-up study (TRANSPARENTS)

• Main Authors: Tom Deliens (Author), Vickà Versele (Author), Hannelore Vanden Eynde (Author), Peter Clarys (Author), Roland Devlieger (Author), Annick Bogaerts (Author), Leonardo Gucciardo (Author), Annick Schreurs (Author), Caroline Van Holsbeke (Author), Dirk Aerenhouts (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The transition to parenthood is a cornerstone event for both parents, potentially leading to relevant changes in lifestyle and behaviour. In women, the metabolic changes during and after pregnancy and the deleterious effects of excessive gestational weight gain and postpartum wei...