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Obesity prior to pregnancy and maternal weight gain above recommended guidelines during pregnancy are another key risk factor for macrosomia or LGA infants. [ 21 ] [ 22 ] [ 23 ] It has been demonstrated that while maternal obesity and gestational diabetes are independent risk factors for LGA and macrosomia, they can act synergistically, with ...
Parental obesity refers to obesity of either parent during pregnancy. Maternal obesity has a significant impact on maternal metabolism and offspring development. [ 1 ] Insulin resistance , glucose homeostasis, fat oxidation and amino acid synthesis are all disrupted by maternal obesity and contribute to adverse outcomes. [ 1 ]
The IOM has recommended the ranges of weight gain to be 12.5–18 kg, 11.5–16 kg, 7-11.5 kg, and 5–9 kg respectively. That is, the smaller the BMI pre pregnancy, the more weight a woman is expected to gain during her pregnancy. [3]
This is a shortened version of the third chapter of the ICD-9: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases, and Immunity Disorders.It covers ICD codes 240 to 279.The full chapter can be found on pages 145 to 165 of Volume 1, which contains all (sub)categories of the ICD-9.
Doctors in Canada should define obesity based on a patient’s overall health, not simply their weight, says a new guideline that aims to reduce weight-related stigma in the country’s health ...
Dr. Tanner points out that a 2016 clinical report from the AAP, which is referenced in the new guidelines, cautioned that teens might use unhealthy behaviors to try to lose weight. The report ...
Maintaining a healthy weight during gestation lowers adverse risks on infants such as birth defects, as well as chronic conditions in adulthood such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease (CVD). [citation needed] Ideally, the rate of weight gain should be monitored during pregnancy to support the most ideal infant development. [3]
In January, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidance on how to evaluate and address childhood obesity, sparking outrage among eating disorder specialists across the country. "I am ...