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Unhealthy dietary patterns are associated with weight gain during pregnancy among Finnish women.
Public health nutrition - 1 Dec 2009
Uusitalo Ulla, Arkkola Tuula, Ovaskainen Marja-Leena, Kronberg-Kippilä Carina, Kenward Mike G, Veijola Riitta, Simell Olli, Knip Mikael, Virtanen Suvi M
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OBJECTIVE: To study whether the dietary patterns of Finnish pregnant women are associated with their weight gain rate during pregnancy. DESIGN: A validated 181-item FFQ was applied retrospectively to assess the diet during the eighth month of pregnancy, and maternal height and maternal weight at first and last antenatal visits were recalled. Information on sociodemographic characteristics, parity and smoking of...
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