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body mass index

Body mass index is a measure that relates body weight to height and is commonly used to assess older children and adolescents.

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Weight gain diet planning

Weight gain diet planning

Start with individualized pregnancy weight-gain targets Weight gain diet planning in pregnancy begins with context. A person who enters pregnancy with a lower body mass index, a twin pregnancy, persistent nausea, gastrointestinal disease, food insecurity, or a high activity level may need a different strategy from someone with average pre-pregnancy weight and uncomplicated appetite. Your […]

How growth spurts affect weight

How growth spurts affect weight

What happens to weight during a growth spurt? During a growth spurt, the body increases its production of new tissue. In a baby, this may include muscle, bone, fat stores, organs, and blood volume. These processes require energy and nutrients, so some infants show a temporary increase in appetite or feeding frequency. A baby may […]