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Article: Dietary intake, weight gain, and birth outcomes of physically active pregnant women: a pilot study.
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- Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
- Article date:
- October 1, 2006
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Abstract: Pregnant women have increased energy and nutrient needs. Exercise also increases energy and glucose demands. This pilot study examined whether women who were physically active during pregnancy met their dietary needs, gained weight adequately, avoided hypoglycemia, and had normal birth outcomes. Based on a convenience sample, 11 active women were studied from 18 weeks gestation to delivery. They exercised for 40 min at 70% V[O.sub.2 peak], 3-4 times per week. Weekly measures included capillary blood glucose concentrations, body mass, and food records. Birth outcome measures included baby mass, length, and activity, pulse, grimace, appearance, and respiration ...