Can losing weight before pregnancy break the cycle of obesity?
NCT ID NCT03244722
Summary
This study investigated whether losing weight before pregnancy improves health outcomes for both mothers and babies. Researchers compared a very-low-calorie diet to standard nutrition counseling in women with obesity. They measured how weight loss affected the mother's metabolism during pregnancy and the baby's growth, body fat, and potential future health risks.
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48106, United States
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