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Hyperglycemia and lower diet quality in pregnant overweight women and increased infant size at birth and at 13 months of age - STEPS study

Authors: Makela J, Lagstrom H, Kaljonen A, Simell O, Niinikoski H

Publisher: ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD

Publication year: 2013

Journal: Early Human Development

Journal name in source: EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Journal acronym: EARLY HUM DEV

Number in series: 6

Volume: 89

Issue: 6

First page : 439

Last page: 444

Number of pages: 6

ISSN: 0378-3782

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2013.01.007

Abstract

Conclusions: Maternal prepregnancy overweight increases risk of hyperglycemia in late-pregnancy and increased infant size at birth and 13 months possibly predisposing the infant to health risks later in life. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

Keywords:

birth weight, Body mass index, Diet, Glucose, Insulin, Overweight, Physical activity, pregnancy

Research Areas

Gynaecology and paediatrics

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