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Maternal BMI in the preconception period, and association with child zBMI growth rates.

Arin C DeveciCharles Donald George Keown-StonemanJonathon L MaguireDeborah L O'ConnorLaura N AndersonCindy-Lee DennisCatherine S Birkennull null
Published in: Pediatric obesity (2022)
Maternal preconception BMI was associated with growth rate and mean zBMI in early childhood. The preconception period may be an important target for health interventions to promote healthy child growth rate and weight outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • mental health
  • weight gain
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • birth weight
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • weight loss
  • adipose tissue
  • skeletal muscle
  • insulin resistance
  • health promotion