Neighborhood walkability and poverty predict excessive gestational weight gain: A cross-sectional study in New York City.

Eliza Whiteman Kinsey Elizabeth Marie WidenJames W QuinnMary HuynhGretchen Van WyeGina S LovasiKathryn M NeckermanAndrew Graham Rundle

Published in: Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (2022)

These analyses indicate that greater neighborhood walkability is associated with lower odds of excessive GWG, potentially from differences in pedestrian activity during pregnancy. This research provides further evidence for using urban design to support healthy weight status during pregnancy.

Keyphrases

weight gain
physical activity
body mass index
birth weight
weight loss
risk factors