The Claim
Digital tools are associated with reduced gestational weight gain in pregnant women with overweight or obesity, as evidenced by lower weekly and total weight gain compared to control groups across multiple studies.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Pregnant women with overweight or obesity who use digital tools experience less weight gain during pregnancy compared to those who do not, based on consistent findings across multiple studies.
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Digital tools are associated with reduced gestational weight gain in pregnant women with overweight or obesity, with consistent findings across multiple studies showing lower weekly and total weight gain compared to controls, suggesting targeted digital interventions may help manage excessive weight gain in this high-risk subgroup.
When pregnant women with overweight or obesity use digital tools to track what they eat and how much they move, they eat fewer calories and move more, which means their bodies store less fat over time.
What the research says
1 studyFor pregnant women who are overweight or obese, using apps or digital tools to track food and weight was linked to gaining less weight during pregnancy than those who didn’t use them, according to a review of 20 studies.
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