An observational analysis of meal patterns in overweight and obese pregnancy: exploring meal pattern behaviours and the association with maternal and fotal health measures

ConclusionWomen with raised BMI changed eating patterns as pregnancy progressed, moving from main meal –dominant to snack-dominant patterns. Large meal–dominant meal patterns in later pregnancy were associated with higher glycaemic index and greater prevalence of macrosomia.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research