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J Midwifery Womens Health
; 69(3): 414-421, 2024.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38831484
RESUMO
The number of individuals with obesity is at an all-time high, and the rate of obesity continues to climb each year. Obesity is a chronic disease with widespread effects throughout the body. Midwives and perinatal care providers need an understanding of the etiology, pathophysiology, and interventions for obesity. A review of evidence-based diet and lifestyle modifications, medications, and surgical procedures is presented.