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Women gaining within, below, or above the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations (n=139). Data are presented in frequency (n), percentage (%), mean (SD) kg below and above recommendations and knowledge of IOM guidelines.
| Variable | n (%) | mean (SD) | Knowledge of IOMa guidelines, n (%) |
| Within recommendations | 51 (36.7) | —b | 27 (19.4) |
| Below recommendations | 37 (26.7) | −2.6 (2.2) | 14 (10.0) |
| Above recommendations | 51 (36.7) | +3.0 (2.4) | 27 (19.4) |
aIOM: Institute of Medicine.
bNot applicable.
