The Role of Diet and Exercise in Postpartum Weight Management
- 1 September 2000
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Nutrition Today
- Vol. 35 (5) , 175-182
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00017285-200009000-00003
Abstract
This paper reviews the role of diet and exercise in postpartum weight management, citing evidence from both observational and experimental studies in lactating and nonlactating women. Issues regarding the safety of exercise during lactation will also be covered Finally, practical advice, including guidelines for weight loss tn the postpartum period, will be given. It should be noted that in this paper the terms “exercise” and “physical activity” will be used interchangeably.Keywords
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