Table 2.
Baseline clinical characteristics of participating mothers and infants at start of dietary intervention study 1.
| Characteristics | Mean ± SD | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Mothers | ||
| Age (years) | 32 ± 3 | 27–37 |
| Pre-pregnancy weight 2 (kg) | 69.4 ± 10.8 | 55–89 |
| Pre-pregnancy BMI 2 (kg/m2) | 25.1 ± 4.1 | 17.2–32.7 |
| Current weight (kg) | 71.4 ± 10.3 | 54.4–80.7 |
| Current BMI (kg/m2) | 25.8 ± 4.1 | 17.1–33.0 |
| Infants | ||
| Age (months) | 3.1 ± 0.8 | 1.6–4.9 |
| Sex 2 (M/F) | 8/6 | - |
| Birth weight 2 (kg) | 3.6 ± 0.4 | 2.9–4.3 |
| Birth length 2 (cm) | 51.1 ± 1.7 | 48–53 |
| Current weight (kg) | 6.1 ± 1.0 | 4.6–7.6 |
| Current length (cm) | 60.3 ± 3.3 | 55.2–65.5 |
1 Values are shown as mean ± standard deviation. BMI, body mass index; F, female; M, male, 2 Missing information from one participant.