Table 11 The Institute of medicine (USA) and National Research Council (USA) Committee guidelines for pregnancy weight gain in the general population [488]
From: The complete European guidelines on phenylketonuria: diagnosis and treatment
Pre-pregnancy BMIa | Total weight gain kg | Rates of Weight Gain+ 2nd and 3rd Trimester kg |
|---|---|---|
Mean (range) in kg/week | ||
Underweight (<18.5 kg/m2 ) | 12.5–18 | 0.51 (0.44–0.58) |
Normal weight (18.5–24.9 kg/m2 ) | 11.5–16 kg | 0.42 (0.35–0.50) |
Overweight (25.0–29.9 kg/m2 ) | 7–11.5 kg | 0.28 (0.23–0.33) |
Obese (≥30.0 kg/m2) | 5–9 kg | 0.22 (0.17–0.27) |