Consumption of a Low Carbohydrate Diet in Overweight or Obese Pregnant Women Is Associated with Longer Gestation of Pregnancy

Studies of obstetric outcomes in women consuming low-carbohydrate diets have reported conflicting results. Most studies have defined low-carbohydrate diets by the percentage that carbohydrates contribute to overall energy intake, rather than by an absolute amount in grams per day (g/d). We hypothesi...

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Main Authors: Helen Tanner, Helen L. Barrett, Leonie K. Callaway, Shelley A. Wilkinson, Marloes Dekker Nitert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/10/3511