Table 3.
Body Mass Index | Recommended Weight Gain |
18.5–24.9 kg/m2 (normal weight) | 25–35 lb (11.2–15.9 kg) |
25–29.9 kg/m2 (overweight) | 15–25 lb (6.8–11.2 kg) |
> 30 kg/m2 (obese) | 15 lb (6.8 kg) |
Body Mass Index | Recommended Weight Gain |
18.5–24.9 kg/m2 (normal weight) | 25–35 lb (11.2–15.9 kg) |
25–29.9 kg/m2 (overweight) | 15–25 lb (6.8–11.2 kg) |
> 30 kg/m2 (obese) | 15 lb (6.8 kg) |