Background The effectiveness of low-fat diets for long-term weight loss has been debated for
decades, with many randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and recent reviews giving mixed …

Weight loss can reduce the health risks associated with being overweight or obese.
However, the most effective method of weight loss remains unclear. Some programs …

Importance Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is common and associated with
adverse pregnancy outcomes. Antenatal lifestyle interventions limit GWG; yet benefits of …

Creating a negative energy balance by decreasing caloric consumption and increasing
physical activity is a common strategy used to treat obesity. A large number of review and …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that all women of reproductive age
receive education about maternal and fetal risks associated with prepregnancy obesity …

A systematic review, meta‐analysis and meta‐regression were conducted to evaluate the
effectiveness of behavioural weight management programmes and examine how …

Background Weight retention after pregnancy may contribute to obesity. It is known that diet
and exercise are recommended components of any weight loss programme in the general …

It is important to pay attention to weight management before and between pregnancies, as
women have an increased risk of weight gain during the reproductive years. Having a baby …

Postpartum physical activity can improve mood, maintain cardiorespiratory fitness, improve
weight control, promote weight loss, and reduce depression and anxiety. This review …

Postpartum weight retention can predict future weight gain and long‐term obesity. Moreover,
failure to lose weight gained during pregnancy can lead to increased body mass index for …