FIGURE 3.

Fiber was associated with decreased maternal weight from 1 to 6 mo postpartum. Mean daily intakes of (A) fiber and (B) soluble fiber (g/d) were negatively associated with change in postpartum weight in 99 women. Unadjusted values for change in maternal weight from 1 to 6 mo compared with dietary fiber and soluble fiber intakes are shown. Multiple linear regression was performed to obtain the effect sizes (β) and 95% CIs after adjustment for mothers’ baseline age, height, and total energy intake (kcal).